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Anti-Ragging Committees and Squad

Introduction

As per the notification in regard to prevention and prohibition of ragging in the University and UGC act, the committee has been constituted to prohibit, prevent and eliminate the scourge of ragging including any conduct by any student or students whether by words spoken or written or by an act which has the effect of teasing, treating or handling with rudeness a fresher or any other student, or indulging in unfair means or undisciplined activities by any student or students which causes or is likely to cause annoyance, hardship or psychological harm or to raise fear or apprehension. Ragging is totally banned in the College and anyone found guilty of ragging and/or abetting ragging is liable to be punished as it is a criminal offence.

Objectives

  • To prohibit, prevent and eliminate the scourge of ragging including any conduct by any student whether by words spoken or written or by an act which has the effect of teasing, treating or handling with rudeness a fresher or any other student, or indulging in rowdy or undisciplined activities by any student.
  • To monitor, direct and oversee the functions and performance of the Anti-Ragging Squads in prevention and curbing of ragging in the institution.

Responsibilities

  • To be vigilant at all hours all around the campus and other places vulnerable to incidents of and having the potential of, ragging and shall be empowered to inspect such places.
  • To make surprise raids on hostels, and other places vulnerable to incidents and having the potential for ragging.
  • To conduct an on-the-spot enquiry into any incident of ragging referred to it by the faculty or student or parent or guardian, as the case may be: and the enquiry report along with recommendations shall be submitted to the Head of the Institution for action.
  • To ensure the display of posters on Institution and Department Notice Boards and other prominent designated places.
  • To offer services of counselling and create awareness to the students.

List of Measures taken to curb menace of Ragging

  • Anti-Ragging Committee is formed. Click here to view the committee
  • Anti-Ragging squads are constituted. Click here to view the committee
  • Signed affidavits from students & parents at the beginning of the academic year were taken
  • Complaint boxes are provided at various locations in college.
  • Prominent display of anti-ragging posters is made.
  • Hostel warden – full time with cell phone-available for 24 Hrs, is exclusively appointed.
  • Definition of Ragging and Punishments in all notice boards is displayed
  • Senior Mentors & faculty in-charges are allotted for fresher’s, divided into small groups.
  • Class councillors for each class are assigned.
  • Constant vigilance at key places is planned.
  • Cultural / sports function – joint program will be arranged
  • Each student will have college ID card.
  • Fresher day will be arranged.
  • Principal addressed all staff & students on Ragging.
  • Parents are involved & informed of Ragging Act.

The punishment may also include any of the following

  • Withholding / withdrawing scholarship / fellowship and other benefits.
  • Debarring from appearing for any test / examination or other evaluation process.
  • Debarring from representing the Institution in any national or international meet, tournament, youth festival, etc.
  • Rustication from the Institution for periods varying from 1 to 2 academic years.
  • Expulsion from the Institution and consequent debarring from admission to any other Institution.
  • Cancellation of admission.
  • Suspension from attending classes
  • Withholding results.
  • Suspension, expulsion from the hostel.
  • Fine up to Rs.50.000/-.
  • Rigorous imprisonment up to ten years (by Court of Law) etc.