Anti-Ragging Policy
Prohibition, Prevention & Punishment
1. Background
RAGGING of students, physically or mentally, is a black spot on society and is a cognizable
offence. The students who have to face ragging can lose their mental stability and can spoil
their lives. The institute is committed to “NO RAGGING” policy. Ragging is banned by
Government as well as Supreme Court. Anyone indulging in acts of ragging, however minor,
even in the form and garb of introduction of juniors is punishable act and attracts severe
punishment leading to termination from college and imprisonment.
2. Objective:
1) To preserve a Culture of Ragging Free Environment in the college Campus
2) To aware the students of dehumanizing effect of ragging inherent in its perversity
3) To keep a continuous watch and vigil over ragging so as to prevent its occurrence and
recurrence
4) To deal promptly and stringently with the incidents of ragging brought to our notice.
5) To generate an atmosphere of discipline by sending a clear message that no act of
ragging shall be tolerated and any act of ragging shall not go unnoticed and
unpunished.
6) To root out ragging in all its forms from the institute by prohibiting it by law,
preventing its occurrence and punishing those who indulge in ragging
3. Instructions to Fresher’s
1) You do not have to submit to ragging in any form
2) You do not have to compromise with your dignity and self‐respect.
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3) You can report incidents of ragging to the concerned.
4) You can contact the Anti‐Ragging Squad / Anti Ragging Committee of the College, or
the Principal.
5) The college is obliged to permit the use of communication facilities (Landline and
Mobile phones) for seeking help.
6) If you are not satisfied with the enquiry conducted by the College, you can lodge a
First Information Report (FIR) with the local Police and complaint with the civil
authorities.
7) The college is in any case required to file FIR if your parents or you'" are not satisfied
with the action taken against those who 'ragged' you.
8) Your complaint can be oral or written, and would be treated by the authorities in strict
confidence.
9) Take active part in all institutional activities intended to end ragging on campus.
4. Anti-Ragging Initiatives of RCPIT
RCPIT has formed Anti-Ragging committee as per notification published by ALL India Council
for Technical Education, New Delhi (AICTE, New Delhi) on july 1, 2009, as per [Link].37-
3/Legal/AICTE/2009 and directions of the Hon. Supreme Court in SLP No.24295 of 2005,
dated May 16, 2007 and in Civil Appeal number 887 of 2009, dated May 8, 2009 to prohibit,
prevent and eliminate the scourge of ragging.
In the light of above, display of posters and putting up of notices on anti-ragging at all
prominent places in and around the college highlighting the need for prevention of ragging
and punishments entitled to those indulging in ragging.
5. Setting up of Committees and their functions
Anti-Ragging committee is constituted at Institute level as per AICTE guidelines comprising
of the following members.
S Associated Contact
Designation Name
N With Number
Concerned 02563
1. Head of Institute Prin. Dr. Jayantrao B. Patil
Institute 259600
Police 02563
2. Police Authority Police Inspector, Shirpur
Administration 255022
Tahsildar, Tahsil Office, Civil 02563
3. Civil Authority
Shirpur Administration 255043
Local Media Deshdoot Print
4. Shri. Kishor J. Mali 7588001662
Representative Media
Lions club
5. NGO Representative Shri. Yogesh N. Bhandari 9423191411
32382
6. Faculty Representative – Prof. Suhas P. Shukla Concerned 9822104148
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Male Institute
Faculty Representative – Prof. Mrs. Amruta A. Concerned
7. 9422750443
Female Bhandari Institute
Parent Representative - Concerned
8. Shri. Mukesh T. Agrawal 09826087357
Male Institute
Parent Representative - Concerned
9. Smt. Vijayabai P. Bhadane 7875376025
Female Institute
Student Representative- Concerned
10. Mr. Rohan P. Kagane 7387483377
Male (Fresher) Institute
Student Representative- Concerned
11. Miss. Janavi B. Girase 7028595714
Female (Fresher) Institute
Student Representative- Concerned
12. Mr. Hemant D. Nagpure 7709503791
Male (Senior) Institute
Student Representative- Concerned
13. Miss. Sneha M. Haswani 8275266870
Female (Senior) Institute
Non- Teaching Concerned
14. Mr. Prashant T Mahajan 9822190091
Representative-Male Institute
Non-Teaching Mrs. Archana D. Concerned
15. 9881270340
Representative-Female Bhandarkar Institute
Mr. Parmanand S. Concerned
16. Rector-Boys Hostel 9823489388
Raghuvanshi Institute
9422233799 ,
Concerned
17. Rector-Girls Hostel Mrs. Bharti V. Borse 02563
Institute
256175
Anti-Ragging Squad
Designation Name Contact Number
Coordinator (Head First Year) Prof. Suhas P. Shukla 9822104148
Member Prof. Satish V. Desale 9767895395
Member Prof. Premkiran G. Bhadane 9420247019
Member Prof. Mrs. Amruta A. Bhandari 9422750443
5.1 Function of Anti-Ragging committee
It shall monitor the Anti-Ragging activities in the institution, consider the recommendations
of the Anti‐Ragging Squad and take appropriate decisions, including spelling out suitable
punishments to those found guilty.
5.2 Function of Anti-Ragging Squad
The Anti‐Ragging Squad shall be nominated by the Head of the institution. The Squad shall
have vigil, oversight and patrolling functions. It shall be kept mobile, alert and active at all
times and shall be empowered to inspect places of potential ragging and make surprise raids
on hostels and other hot spots. The Squad shall investigate incidents of ragging and make
recommendations to the Anti‐Ragging Committee and shall work under the overall guidance
of the Anti‐Ragging Committee.
6. Awardable Punishments
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Depending upon the nature and gravity of the offence as established by the Anti‐Ragging
Committee of the institution, the possible punishments for those found guilty of ragging at
the institution level shall be any one or any combination of the following:
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 1 to 4 semesters
ix. Expulsion from the institution and consequent debarring from admission to any other
institution for a specific period
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