The court observed that several students are being forced to approach the Human Rights Commission and courts as college managements refuse to release original certificates, citing non-clearance of dues that are yet to be paid by the government. Public Interest Litigations were filed by the Association for Socio-Economic Empowerment of the Marginalised (ASEEM) seeking immediate release of pending tuition fee reimbursements and scholarships, and a ban on colleges retaining certificates on the pretext of arrears. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Justice AK Singh and Justice GM Mohiuddin heard the matter. Also Read Fees reimbursement dues: Private colleges in Telangana warn of shutdown from Nov 3Govt’s responseThe government informed the court that a circular had already been issued instructing colleges not to take any action against students due to pending scholarship payments. The Finance department was asked to file a counter affidavit explaining the status of pending dues.