Ragging can be traced back to the 7th/ 8th Century AD. In ancient Greece, new entrants to the sporting community were subjected to teasing to inculcate the team spirit. The passage of time saw this technique being adopted by the military forces, and then by the education system.
In India ragging was imported alongside English Education, and came into prominence after independence. Until the late 1960s, ragging was never a serious problem in India. Gradually as education became more accessible ragging emerged as an instrument to humiliate students from different backgrounds.
In this light it is indeed noteworthy that Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil University has a “ragging-free” atmosphere. The varied activities in academics, sports and cultural encourages the flow of energy to retain a healthy environment.
This information is for students and parents / guardians is in the interest of abiding by UGC Regulations.
INTRODUCTION
This Regulation has been brought forth by the University Grants Commission in consultation with the Councils. In view of the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the matter of “University of Kerala v/s. Council, Principals, Colleges and others” in SLP no. 24295 of 2006 dated 16.05.2007 and that dated 8.05.2009 in Civil Appeal number 887 of 2009, and in consideration of the determination of the Central Government and the University Grants Commission to prohibit, prevent and eliminate the scourge of ragging.
UGC REGULATIONS ON CURBING THE MENACE OF RAGGING IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, 2009. (under Section 26 (1)(g) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956)
OBJECTIVES
To eliminate the Attitude of Ragging, the following understanding of the term ‘Ragging’ is of prime importance. Ragging is inclusive of 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 rowdy or indisciplined activities by any student or students which causes or is likely to cause annoyance, hardship or psychological harm or to raise fear or apprehension thereof in any fresher or any other student or asking any student to do any act which such student will not in the ordinary course do and which has the effect of causing or generating a sense of shame, or torment or embarrassment so as to adversely affect the physique or psyche of such fresher or any other student, with or without an intent to derive a sadistic pleasure or showing off power, authority or superiority by a student over any fresher or any other student, in all higher education institutions in the country, and thereby, to provide for the healthy development, physically and psychologically, of all students.
WHAT CONSTITUTES RAGGING
Ragging constitutes one or more of any of the following acts carried out in ANY AREA inside OR outside the University Campus.
A. 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;
B. indulging in rowdy or indiscipline activities by any student or students which causes or is likely to cause annoyance, hardship, physical or psychological harm or to raise fear or apprehension thereof in any fresher or any other student;
C. asking any student to do any act which such student will not in the ordinary course do and which has the effect of causing or generating a sense of shame, or torment or embarrassment so as to adversely affect the physique or psyche of such fresher or any other student;
D. any act by a senior student that prevents, disrupts or disturbs the regular academic activity of any other student or a fresher;
E. exploiting the services of a fresher or any other student for completing the academic tasks assigned to an individual or a group of students.
F. any act of financial extortion or forceful expenditure burden put on a fresher or any other student by students;
G. any act of physical abuse including all variants of it: sexual abuse, homosexual assaults, stripping, forcing obscene and lewd acts, gestures, causing bodily harm or any other danger to health or person;
H. any act or abuse by spoken words, emails, post, public insults which would also include deriving perverted pleasure, vicarious or sadistic thrill from actively or passively participating in the discomfiture to fresher or any other student ;
I. any act that affects the mental health and self-confidence of a fresher or any other student with or without an intent to derive a sadistic pleasure or showing off power, authority or superiority by a student over any fresher or any other student.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION IN THE EVENT OF RAGGING
Anyone found guilty of ragging and/or abetting ragging, whether actively or passively, or being a part of a conspiracy to promote ragging, is liable to be punished in accordance with these Regulations as well as under the provisions of any penal law for the time being in force.
The institution shall punish a student found guilty of ragging after following the procedure and in the manner prescribed herein under:
A) The Anti-Ragging Committee of the institution shall take an appropriate decision, in regard to punishment or otherwise, depending on the facts of each incident of ragging and nature and gravity of the incident of ragging established in the recommendations of the Anti-Ragging Squad.
B) The Anti-Ragging Committee may, depending on the nature and gravity of the guilt established by the Anti-Ragging Squad, award, to those found guilty, one or more of the following punishments, namely;
i. Suspension from attending classes and academic privileges. ii. Withholding/ withdrawing scholarship/ fellowship and other benefits. iii. Debarring from appearing in any test/ examination or other evaluation process. iv. Withholding results. v. Debarring from representing the institution in any regional, national or international meet, tournament, youth festival, etc. vi. Suspension/ expulsion from the hostel. vii. Cancellation of admission. viii. Rustication from the institution for period ranging from one to four semesters. ix. Expulsion from the institution and consequent debarring from admission to any other institution for a specified period. x. Leaving Certificate / Migratory Certificate will contain remarks associated with the offense related to ragging.
Mobile inspection squads have been formed to carry out surprise checks in hostels and transport. Unauthorized stay in hostels will not be permitted and no guests will be allowed to stay in the hostels.
The helpline numbers are given below: UNIVERSITY HELPLINES
Mr. C.P. Thomas Chairperson Anti Ragging Campaign Cell No 9422715188 Land Line 91 22 27731503
Mr. Shaikh Isak Ibrahim Security In Charge Cell No 9324771037 Land Line 91 22 27731662
ANTI RAGGING SQUAD
1.Mr. C.P. Thomas – Chairperson-9422715188
2.Dr. Mrs. Shashi Oberoi, Dean, Dr. D.Y.Patil College of Occupational Therapy-9820962641
3.Prof. Dr.Mrs. Sabita Ram, Dr. D.Y.Patil Dental College & Hospital-9821027613
4.Prof. Dr. Pradeep Manjrekar, Department of Business Management-9870348898
5.Dr. T. Samuel, Additional Medical Superintendent, Dr. D.Y.Patil Medical Hospital-9819189770
6.Dr. Jayesh Vasan, Dr. D.Y.Patil Medical Hospital-9821660979
7.Mrs. Aswathy Aby, Incharge Vice Principal, Dr. D.Y.Patil Institute of Nursing Education-9820190991
8.Dr. Mrs. Inamdar, Reader, Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics-9867471177
9.Mrs. Setha Rao – Admin Office- Dr. D. Y.Patil Medical College-9833067637
ANTI RAGGING COMMITTEE
Vice Chancellor – Chairman-9892797060
Dr. D.A. Bhiwgade, Prof & Head, Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics-9869037696
Dr. R. Gopal, Prof & Head, Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics-9322517368
Dr. Mrs. Sujata Yardi, Prof & Head, Department of Physiotherapy-9920069640
Dr. D.S. Badhlikar, Dean, Dr. D.Y.Patil College of Ayurved& Research Institute-9820209426
Dr. V.P. Soni, Dean, Dr. D.Y.Patil Dental College & Hospital-9821469854
Dr. Mrs. Vijaya Badhwar,Dean, Dr.D.Y.Patil Medical College & Hospital-9820362011
Mr. Theo Remedios, Head of the Department of Education-9819390206
Mr. Sanjay Ghokshe, Head of the Department of Education-9320642377
Dr. V.G Sawant, Dr. D.Y.Patil Medical College & Hospital-9820203336
Mrs. Marina Thomas,Director, Students Welfare-9969687922
Mrs. Vaishali Jadhav, Incharge Vice Principal, Dr.D.Y.Patil College of Nursing-9930878987
Representative of Police Commissioner
Representative of District Collector
Representative of Media Representative- Mr. Manoj Jalnawalla-9322532507
Wardens
Shri Tushar Samarth, Registrar, Dr.D.Y.Patil Medical College-9821278723
Shri Pravin Patil, Department of Hosptiality & Tourism Studies-9820442017
Shri Sunil Surte, Department of Management Studies-9892777004
Mr. Anil Kumar, Executive Assistant, Vice Chancellor-9222007436
MONITORING COMMITTEE
1.Shri Vijay D. Patil
2.Vice Chancellor
3.Dr. Mrs. Priya patil, Medical Director
4.Registrar – Dr. F.A.Fernandes
Students Admitted to the University for academic year 2009-10 need submit Two AFFIDAVIT to respective constituent colleges and Departments One AFFIDAVIT will be signed by Student Second will be signed by Parent or Guradian of student.
Refer following AFFIDAVIT format document to be notarized on Rs. 100/- stamped paper and submitted to the respective college / department in duplicates (attested copies).
