Anti – Ragging Committee
| Name | Designation in Committee | Mobile No |
| Prof. (Dr.) K. Umesh Shetty | Chairman | 9901574789 |
| Mr. Sathish Shetty | Convener | 9743222467 |
| Mrs. Wilma S. C | Member | 7760947210 |
Definition of Ragging (Supreme Court of India)
“Ragging is any disorderly conduct whether by words spoken or written or by an act which has the effect of teasing, treating or handling with rudeness to any student, indulging in rowdy or undisciplined activities which cause or likely to cause annoyance, hardship or psychological harm or to raise fear or apprehension thereof in a fresher or a junior student and which has the effect of causing or generating a sense of shame or embarrassment so as to adversely affect the psyche of a fresher or a junior student.”
What constitutes Ragging:
1. Any act of Indiscipline, Teasing or Handling with Rudeness.
2. Any act that Prevents, Disrupts the Regular Academic Activity.
3. Any activity which is likely to cause Annoyance, hardship, Psychological Harm or creates Fear or Apprehension.
4. Any Act of Financial Extortion or Forceful Expenditure.
5. Any Act of Physical Abuse causing Assault, Harm or danger to Health.
6. Any Act of abuse by spoken words, emails, SMS or public insult etc.
7. Any Act of injury or infringement of the fundamental right to the human dignity.
8. Any Act of Wrongful Confinement, Kidnapping, molesting or committing unnatural offences, use of criminal forces, trespass or intimidation.
9. Any unlawful assembly or conspiracy to ragging.
Objectives of Anti-Ragging Committee
• Creation of cordial and fearless atmosphere in the campus facilitating the all-round development of the students
• Establishment and execution of effective anti-ragging mechanism to prevent any kind of physical or mental harassment to students
Functions of Anti-Ragging Committee
1. To uphold and comply with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court and be vigilant on any acts amounting to ragging;
2. To keep the students informed of the prevalent directives and punitive actions that will be taken against those involved in ragging.
3. Displaying the charts, posters etc. stating the evil nature, consequences and punishment for ragging.
4. Conduct value based cultural and other programmes involving both seniors and freshers.
5. Oversee the procedure of obtaining undertaking from the students in accordance with the directives.
6. Conduct workshops/quizzes/debates/discussions/human chains to create awareness about the menace of ragging.
7. To take all measures to prevent harassment inside the campus/hostels.
Punishment for Ragging:
• Suspension from attending classes and academic privileges.
• Debarring from appearing in any test/ examination or other evaluation process.
• Suspension/expulsion from hostel.
• Cancellation of admission.
Procedure for Handling Issues of Ragging:
1. The information on ragging can be received through:
• Notified contact details of the Committee members and national helpline number.
• Any other member of the Institute.
• External sources.
2. Receipt of information must be informed to the Chairman or members of the Committee within 2 hours.
3. A preliminary on-spot enquiry must be conducted within 20 hours of receipt of information.
4. Formal enquiry must be conducted as per UGC Regulations.
5. Committee must submit report and recommendations within 15 days.
6. Report will be considered by Anti-Ragging Committee for deciding punishment under UGC Regulations.