Section 39
Refusal to grant approval
of Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996
The Registrar General shall grant his approval under section 38 if he is satisfied—
(a)
with the suitability of arrangements relating to the educational facilities;
(b)
with the quality assurance of the courses of study or training programmes; and
(c)
that the approval is not inconsistent with the national policies, strategies and guidelines on higher education, based upon the recommendation of an authority established under a written law for such purpose.
(2)
Where the Registrar General refuses to grant his approval, he shall notify the applicant in writing of the grounds for his refusal.
(3)
An applicant who is aggrieved by the decision of the Registrar
General under subsection (1) may appeal in writing to the Minister within twenty-one days from being notified of the decision appealed against.