COIMBATORE: A polytechnic student chose to 'seek alms' in front of the District Collectorate here today to mobilise Rs 70,000 to obtain the transfer certificate, as allegedly sought by the institution.
"Give me alms to pay to a private college, which is seeking huge amount of money for a certificate" read a placard carried by Ashok, as he stood in front of the Collectorate.
Speaking to reporters, Ashok said he had applied for the TC to pursue higher education, but that the college had demanded Rs 70,000. This amount could be more than the government prescribed fee, the student said.
Ashok said if there was delay in issue of the TC he would not be able to apply for another course and hence had chosen this novel protest of seeking alms from the public.
Stating that he had already lodged complaints about the college with the officials concerned, Ashok said he had also met office-bearers of Adi Dravidar Welfare Association on the issue, but that no action was taken.
He was later was taken into custody by police for questioning.