THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY W.P.No.24181 of 2009 ORDER: The petitioner joined I year of B-Tech., Computer Science Engineering Course, in the 2nd respondent-College, during the academic year 2008-09. He successfully completed both the semesters of I year, and at present he in first semester of II year. The petitioner states that, in the last week of July, 2009, he was suffering from fever, and the doctor advised him to take rest. This resulted in the failure of the petitioner to attend the classes for a period of one month. Though the petitioner attended the classes thereafter, he did not have the minimum of 75% of attendance. It is stated that, he has 58% attendance to his credit. The respondents did not permit him to appear in first semester examination of II year. He seeks appropriate directions, in this regard. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the respondents. The minimum attendance stipulated by the University is 75%, in every semester. The Vice-Chancellor of the University is conferred with the power to condone shortage to an extent of 10%. There would be still a shortage of 7%. There is no provision for condonation of shortage of attendance below 65%. The Writ Petition is accordingly dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs. ______________________ L.NARASIMHA REDDY, J Dated:11.11.2009 GJ