Engaging in “Ragging “or “Cultural Dadagiri” (Bullying) by misusing a University’s name/administration/campus/infrastructure is a Criminal Offence punishable by law.
It is all the more reprehensible if the University in question is a state university, such as Panjab University Chandigarh, which receives funding from the central and state governments and operates on taxpayers’ money.
The Honorable Supreme Court of India has formed a special national committee named the “Anti-Ragging Monitoring Committee.” All higher Education Institutions must comply with the committee’s directions and enforce the applicable UGC Regulations. Any infringement will result in punitive action.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has sent a notice to all Vice-Chancellors and Registrars, including those at Panjab University in Chandigarh. The notice affirms that the UGC will not tolerate any form of “Ragging” or “Cultural Dadagiri” on university campuses.
The UGC has provided detailed instructions for university officials on effectively preventing and combating these types of misconduct. Moreover, it has emphasized that “Ragging” or any other form of “Cultural Dadagiri” at a Higher Education Institution is a criminal offense punishable by law.
To curb “Ragging/Cultural Dadagiri” in Higher Education Institutions, the UGC is issuing a separate advisory to police authorities, including District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police in all districts across the country.
In case of a severe incident of Ragging or Cultural Dadagiri (Bullying) in an institution, the UGC (University Grants Commission) will summon the Registrar of the institution (that includes the Registrar of Panjab University in Chandigarh) to appear before the Anti-Ragging Monitoring Committee constituted by the Honorable Supreme Court of India and explain why their institution failed to comply with the relevant UGC regulations.
All university community members must refrain from indulging in any criminal activity. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has put in place strict measures to hold responsible parties accountable and ensure they face the full extent of the law. Compliance with the UGC Regulations and the Honorable Supreme Court’s Monitoring Committee is mandatory, and any breach will result in severe punitive action.
Source: University Grants Commission (UGC) India
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