Admn cancels licences of four IELTS centres

The district administration has cancelled licences of four IELTS centres-cum immigration consultancy services after receiving no applications from these for renewal of their licences issued under Human Smuggling Act 2012 and Punjab Travel Professional Regulation Act.

While cancelling the licences, Additional District Magistrate Jyoti Bala said that these centres were not interested in getting their licenses renewed and some had even closed down their offices. As a result, licences of several coaching institutes and consultancies, including Grand Leys International Immigration, Tuli’s Academy, Lingua Franca and English Hub, have been cancelled.

The Additional District Magistrate has stated that these agencies will not be able to run IELTS centres or immigration consultancy.

She further said that the Punjab Travel Professional Regulation Act empowered authorities to regulate and monitor travel agencies, ensuring compliance with rules and regulations. She added that any licence holder or firm found guilty of non-compliance with any Act or rules would be held responsible and may face reimbursement penalties. This move aims at maintaining the integrity of the travel industry and protect the interests of consumers.