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Dhavan : what decisions are affirmed by TMA Pai, Mother Provincial is affirmed in para 101. Now comes the famous Dual Test

" 122. The regulation "must satisfy a dual test -- the test of reasonableness, and the test that it is regulative of the educational character of the institution and is conductive to making the institution an effective vehicle of education for the minority community or other persons who resort to it." It was permissible for the authorities to prescribes regulations, which must be complied with, before a minority institution could seek or retain affiliation and recognition. But it was also stated that the regulations made by the authority should not impinge upon the minority character of the institution. Therefore, a balance has to be kept between the two objectives.."