The Islamabad High Court has barred private medical colleges from charging fees above the limit set by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC).
Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir issued the order while hearing a petition filed by MBBS second-year student Yamna Yasir.
During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel, Shafqat Abbas Tarar, argued that under the PMDC Act 2022, the annual fee is capped at Rs. 1.8 million. However, the college administration had issued a challan of Rs. 2.45 million.
The lawyer informed the court that the student was being threatened with being barred from examinations and denied an admit card if the additional fee was not paid.
He further added that a request had been submitted to the college administration, but no action was taken, prompting the student to approach the court.
The court directed private medical colleges not to collect fees exceeding the PMDC-approved limit and made it clear that institutions cannot demand more than Rs. 1.8 million annually.
The court also issued notices to the federal government, PMDC, and the relevant college administration, seeking written responses.
It further directed the college to collect fees strictly in accordance with the law and to ensure that the student’s academic activities are not disrupted.
The hearing was adjourned until responses from the concerned parties are submitted.
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