AMRUTVAHINI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING’S STAND ON RAGGING:

Amrutvahini College of Engineering, being a premier institution of engineering education, is not lagging behind to join the mission to eradicate this dreaded social evil from the society and pledges to make college campus a “Zero Ragging Campus”, which will, no doubt, be an important milestone towards perfect learning and acquiring practical knowledge and guarantee equal opportunities to all and highest regard for human rights.Ragging is not only a dreaded social evil predominating mainly in the Higher Educational institutions, but also a cognizable offence under the law.

In strict compliance to the directions of The Supreme Court, Maharashtra Government, AICTE, UGC, SavitribaiPhule Pune University and with a view to curb the menace of ragging effectively, Amrutvahinihas taken the following measures:

1. Constitution of Anti-ragging Committee and Anti-ragging Squad (details of committee and squad are available on college website). It shall be the duty of the Anti-Ragging Committee to ensure compliance with the provisions of UGC Anti-Ragging Regulations as well as the provisions of any law for the time being in force concerning ragging; and also to monitor and oversee the performance of the Anti-Ragging Squad in prevention of ragging in the institution.The Anti-Ragging Committee of the Institute will promptly conduct enquiry into the incident as per provisions laid down in Clause 6.3(e) of the UGC Regulations. It is the duty of the Anti-Ragging Squad to be called upon to make surprise raids on hostels, and other places vulnerable to incidents of, and having the potential of, ragging and empowered to inspect such places.It will also be the duty of the Anti-Ragging Squad to conduct an on-the-spot enquiry into any incident of ragging referred to it by the Head of the institution or any member of the faculty or any member of the staff or any student or any parent or guardian or any employee of a service provider or by any other person, as the case may be; and the enquiry report along with recommendations will be submitted to the Anti-Ragging Committee for action under clause (a) of Regulation 9.1.
2. The telephone numbers of the Anti-Ragging Helpline and all the important functionaries in the institution, including but not limited to the Head of the institution, faculty members, members of the Anti-Ragging Committees and Anti-Ragging Squads, Rectors of hostels, and other functionaries or authorities aredisplayed at college and hostel campus and published on college website.

PUNISHMENTS FOR INDULGING AND ABETTING RAGGING
(REF: CLAUSE 9.1 OF UGC REGULATIONS AS WELL AS AICTE GUIDELINES)

Ragging in any form is a cognizable offence under the law.Exemplary and justi­ably harsh punishment to be given to those found guilty of Ragging andindulgence to ragging. Punishment at the institution level include:-

1. Cancellation of admission

2. Suspension from attending classes.

3. Withholding/withdrawing Scholarship/Fellowship and other benefi­ts Disquali­fication from appearing in any examination/evaluation process.

4. Withholding examination result.

5. Disquali­fication from representing in any meet, event, tournament, festival etc.

6. Suspension/expulsion from hostel.

7. Rustication from the institution to a maximum 4 semesters.

8. Expulsion from the institution and consequent disquali­fication from admission in other institutions.

9. Collective punishment when the person(s) committing/abetting the crime is/are not identifi­ed.

Fine of Rs.25000.00.

The Anti-Ragging Committee shall take appropriate decision with regard to punishment or otherwise, depending on the facts of each incident of ragging, nature and gravity of the incident. (The ARC may also constitute an enquiry in such case, if feels necessary.)

ANTIRAGGING INFORMATION

(A) For Senior Student:

The senior student should note that they should not engage themselves in any kind of Ragging activity inside as well as outside of College Campus. Strict action as per above” AICTE “Regulations” will be taken against them if anybody is found indulging in Ragging activity.All senior students and their Parents/Guardian should submit the Affidavits duly filled on websitewww.antiragging.in or www.amanmovement.orgalong with the admission form at the time of payment of fees. The student who fails to submit the Affidavit will not be granted admission in the College. (Copy of Student Affidavit and Parent/Guardian Affidavit is enclosed).

(B) For Fresher Student:

The fresher student can contact any of the Committee Member or the Principal at any time, if anybody tries to do Ragging with them. The Fresher student should desist from doing anything against their will even if ordered by the seniors. They should immediately contact the Office or any of the Anti-Ragging Committee/Squad Member and report the incident immediately. The College will take stringent action against the senior student involved in Ragging .The fresher’s should not fear of any action and should not tolerate any kind of atrocities of seniors students.All fresher students and their Parents/Guardian should submit the Affidavits duly filled on websitewww.antiragging.in or www.amanmovement.org along with the admission form at the time of payment of fees. The student who fails to submit the Affidavit will not be granted admission in the College. (Copy of Student Affidavit and Parent/Guardian Affidavit is enclosed).

Anti-Ragging Squad

With reference to the orders of Government & Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, “Anti Ragging Squad”has been constituted in our college for the academic year 2021-22.The following members are appointed in the Anti ragging squad.

The members of the squad are informed to work accordingly with the guidelines given by Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, regarding measures for prevention of ragging at the institute level. (Refer the Gazette of India, July4, 2009 ASADHA 13, 1931 & UGC guidelines)
The squad members are also advised to keep record of Surprise raids (visits) in surprise visit registers which are available in the hostel.

NOTICE

All the students are hereby informed that, as per the directives of Government, U.G.C. and Hon'ble Supreme Court on curbing the menace of ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, "Anti Ragging Committee" and "Anti Ragging Squad" has been constituted in our College for academic year 2021-22. Students are hereby informed not to involve in any kind of ragging. If found guilty, heavy punishment will be given as per the Anti ragging Law. In any case of ragging, contact to the Committee Members or Anti Ragging Squad, Rectors, Security members immediately to file your complaint.

With reference to the orders of Government and Hon’ble Supreme Court of India ‘Anti Ragging Committee’ has been constituted in Amrutvahini College of Engineering for the academic year 2021-22. Following members are appointed in the committee and are expected to comply the responsibilities entrusted to them by the authority.

ANTIRAGGING Cell