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(File)The government has asked the University Grants Commission (UGC) to seek legal opinion before processing the application of St Stephen’s College for autonomy, The Indian Express has learnt. St Stephen’s College’s application for autonomy was slotted for discussion at the next meeting of the UGC on May 24. According to sources, the St Stephen’s College principal was pulled up for not bringing other stakeholders along. St Stephen’s College was represented only by members of its Governing Body, alumni and the principal. The decision was made after HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar met representatives of Hindu College and St Stephen’s College on Tuesday to understand why the matter of autonomy has sparked protests..