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Rajasthan High Court Strikes Down RUHS RTI Fee
The Jodhpur Bench of the Rajasthan High Court has declared the ₹1000 processing fee charged by the Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS) for providing certified copies of answer books under RTI as illegal and void. This landmark judgment brings massive relief to medical students across the state.
The Verdict
A division bench comprising Justice Dr. Pushpendra Singh Bhati and Justice Sandeep Shah delivered this reportable judgment on March 6.
The Case
RUHS was charging an exorbitant fee of ₹1000 per answer script for RTI requests, which was challenged in a petition filed in 2021.
Court’s Observation
The Court ruled that charging such high fees violates RTI regulations. It ordered the immediate termination of this fee structure, emphasizing that university protocols cannot override the RTI Act.
Impact on Medical Students
Previously, many students faced a heavy financial burden simply to verify their results or apply for re-evaluation.
Editor’s Note
A Win for Every Medical Student
The Rajasthan High Court's recent strike against RUHS is a landmark moment for student rights. By scrapping the illegal ₹1000 RTI fee for answer books, the court has sent a clear message: transparency cannot be sold at a premium.
Why this matters
Accountability
Lowering the barrier to access answer scripts forces a higher standard of accuracy during the evaluation process.
Legal Precedent
This 'reportable judgment' serves as a warning to other universities currently using internal rules to bypass the RTI Act.
Student-First Approach
In a high-pressure field like medicine, removing unnecessary administrative hurdles makes our education system more student-centric.
No institution is above the law. It is time for a full review of university fee structures to ensure students never have to fight in court for their basic rights again.
