Question : LAW COLLEGES

(a) the State-wise names of Universities, which have agreed to close down their evening law colleges;

(b) the names and locations of such colleges which have been closed during 2000 and 2001;

(c) the names and locations of those which are likely to be closed in the next academic year; and

(d) the details of alternate arrangements made by the Government for students of evening law colleges?

MINISTER OF LAW & JUSTICE AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)

(a) to (c): The information is being collected and it will be laid on the Table of the House.

(d): As informed by the Bar Council of India, the students of evening law colleges will be permitted to join day course.