The state called for the withdrawal of GO 7 for a refund of fees

Leaders of various political parties and Backward Classes (BC) organizations on Saturday urged the state government to continue the fee reimbursement scheme without changes, warning against what they described as attempts to dilute or withdraw it.

They demanded the immediate withdrawal of GO No. 7 issued on April 7 and the continuation of the earlier policy.

At an all-party round table meeting held in Kachiguda, speakers warned that disrupting the system could lead to widespread unrest. Representatives of BRS, BJP, BSP, AAP, BJP OBC Morcha and Republican Party attended the meeting.

Rajya Sabha member and National BC Welfare Association President R. Krishnaiah, former Speaker S. Madhusudhana Chary, along with leaders of 34 BC caste associations and 18 BC organizations were present.

Speakers said the fee reimbursement system had brought significant social transformation over the past 18 years by improving access to higher education.

The participants alleged that the scheme had slowed down after the Congress government came to office and said that the outstanding dues had accumulated to nearly ₹8,000 crore. They said the delay in payments had put financial pressure on educational institutions, with even colleges and junior colleges facing problems.

They also referred to existing government regulations that prohibit colleges from collecting fees from students during admissions, during studies or at the time of issuing transfer certificates.

Published – 23 May 2026 20:56 IST