Students at a private coaching center in Tirunelveli have sought the intervention of District Collector R. Sukumar after reportedly falling victim to a scam involving course fees. Many of these students, who are pursuing their graduation while hoping to secure better job opportunities, are now left in a lurch after the institute allegedly shut down without notice.
The affected students had enrolled in a six-month certificate program at a branch office in Vannarpet, drawn by promises of lucrative job prospects. After paying approximately ₹15,000 for their courses, they received receipts from the branch manager. However, shortly before the classes were set to start, the office unexpectedly closed its doors, and attempts to contact staff members have proven futile, as their phones remain unreachable.
P. Abdullah, one of the students impacted by this closure, explained the urgency of their situation: “We want the collector to assist us in retrieving the money we lost. We came here with the hope of enhancing our skills but now find ourselves in a predicament.” The students believe that the branch manager and her associate failed to remit their collected fees to the institute’s headquarters, complicating their efforts to seek refunds.
In a separate matter, local farmers have also appealed to Collector Sukumar regarding delayed payments for paddy they sold to the Union government’s Direct Procurement Centers (DPCs). Many farmers, including around 300 from Kuppaikurichi, Keezhapaattam, Mela Seval, Ariyakulam, and Naththam, have yet to receive payment for the crops they delivered over two months ago.
The state government has established 40 DPCs in the Tirunelveli district, while the Union government operates an additional 25, with a guarantee of minimum support prices for farmers. The state has been swift in disbursing payments to farmers, but the Union government has not followed suit, leaving many waiting indefinitely for compensation. Farmer Thalavai voiced the frustration shared among his peers: “We have fulfilled our part by selling our paddy; it’s only fair that we receive our due amounts promptly. We urge the Collector to direct Union officials to expedite these payments.”
Both groups—students and farmers—share a common plea for justice and intervention from local authorities. As these situations unfold, the community watches closely, hoping for swift resolutions that uphold their rights and livelihoods.
This story underlines the essential need for accountability in educational institutions and government processes, particularly as it affects the livelihoods and futures of the youth and agricultural workers in the region. As developments continue, both students and farmers remain hopeful for positive outcomes from Collector Sukumar’s interventions.
Published – May 19, 2025, 07:47 pm IST
Original Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/long-wait-for-farmers-for-money-after-having-sold-paddy-in-dpcs/article69594082.ece
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Publish Date: 2025-05-19 19:47:00
