CONTENT
Anti-Ragging Committee Redressal Mechanism
ARC will investigate all reported cases of ragging, in such a way, so as to maintain confidentiality to the extent practicable under the circumstances. The investigations should start maximum within three (03) days of reporting the incident and reports finalized by the ARC pinpointing the involvement of the accused along with recommendations relating to the punishment will be submitted to the competent authority maximum within a period of four (04) weeks. In exceptional circumstances, the Chairperson ARC may grant an extension to the time limit under information to the complainant and the accused.
Process of Enquiry
The process of inquiry should be such to ensure that principles of natural justice are adhered to. Details of the process would be identical as in the case of the ‘Sexual Harassment Policy’ adopted by the Institute. If the ragging also includes an element of sexual harassment then, in that case, both committees i.e. ARC and Sexual Harassment committee will look into the matter independently of each other.
Punishment / Penalties for ‘ragging’
Based on the report of inquiry submitted by the ARC, the Chairperson ARC will recommend to the competent authority any of the punishment/(s) listed below or any other kind of punishment, which she/he may consider to be appropriate.
i.Withholding scholarships or other benefits
ii. Debarring from representation of events.
iii. Withholding results
iv. Debarring from examination/s.
v. Suspension from the institute or class for a limited period.
vi.Fine with a public apology
vii. Prosecuting for a criminal offense.
viii. Filing FIR with the local police
ix. Cancellation of admission
