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BLawyer here, based in Delhi.
Since the scholarship scheme is run by a government ministry and you were selected as a beneficiary, you have the right to receive the full amount as per the applicable guidelines. If you have received only a part of the benefit without any explanation, and there is no updated notification for 2024–25, you can first send a written representation to the concerned department asking for clarification.
If the ministry fails to respond or does not provide a reasonable explanation, and your selection is documented, you can consider filing a writ petition in the High Court.
You will need to collect any official communication showing your selection, the 2023–24 scheme guidelines, proof of the partial payment, and any communication (or lack of it) from the ministry.
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MThanks. Can I do it by myself or need lawyer? If lawyer charge more than the deficit amount then it’s infeasible for me.
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BYes, you can file it yourself as party-in-person. The court allows that, but writ matters involve specific legal framing and procedure, so having a lawyer helps. If the amount is small, it may be more practical to first send a written representation to the ministry. Sometimes that alone works. If not, you can consider legal help just for drafting without going for full representation.
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BThere is no fixed rate. It depends on the lawyer, the city, and whether you want just the drafting or full representation.
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MYeah I understand it. I just wanna know what could be lowest fee i could get a lawyer for full representation in a tier 1 city.
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BThe lowest you might find is around ₹5,000, and some lawyers may even do it for free if they take it up pro bono. But as with most things, you get what you pay for.
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