(a) whether the Governments has received representations
for granting minority status to `Aligarh Muslim University`
and `Jamia Millia Islamia University`, Delhi;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the main reasons for not granting minority status
to these universities; and
(d) the time by which such universities are likely to
be granted minority status?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT
(Dr. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a) and (b): Yes Sir, several representations have been
received in this regard, from time to time, from various
stakeholders including representative bodies of students,
teachers, employees, alumni and distinguished persons from
public life.
(c) and (d): While the Government had taken the stand
that as per the Aligarh Muslim University Act, it is a
minority institution, this issue is pending adjudication
before the Apex Court. As regards Jamia Millia Islamia,
the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions
has recently declared it a minority educational institutions.