Anti ragging cell
Policy Statement
The M. U. College of Commerce has zero tolerance for ragging. The College has
constituted an Anti–Ragging Committee in the year 2002. The committee ensures
compliance with the provisions of the Anti–ragging regulations. According to the
Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, Ragging constitutes one or more of any of the
following acts, which may cause or likely to cause physical or psychological harm
or to raise fear or apprehension thereof in a fresher or a junior student:
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 with 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.
ANY STUDENT FOUND GUILTY WILL BE LIABLE TO DISIPLINARY ACTIONS AS PER RULES.
Procedures
Complaints of Ragging
Complaints of Ragging are addressed pursuant to the policies and procedures of the Board of Anti Ragging Policy.
Complaints of Discriminatory Harassment
- Any member of Manghanmal Udharam College of Commerce, Pimpri, Pune 411017, who believes that he or she has been the victim of discriminatory harassment other than sexual misconduct (the Complainant) should promptly report the matter to the appropriate institute officials within the offices designated to handle such complaints. The complaint should be brought within Three Months of the most recent alleged harassing act.
- For incidents involving faculty and staff and ICC team should be contacted. The Student Development Officer should be contacted for incidents involving students or student claims.
- The initial discussion between the Complainant and the Appropriate Institute Official will be handled with sensitivity and discretion. The Appropriate Institute Official will inquire into all reports of alleged sexual harassment brought to his or her attention.
- During the initial meeting with the Appropriate Institute Official, a written summary of the complaint will be made and should be signed by the Complainant.
- The Appropriate Institute Official will inform the alleged offender (“Respondent”) of the allegation and of the identity of the Complainant, will provide him or her with a written summary of the Complaint and will proceed as set forth in the following section.
Resolution of a Complaint
- When a complaint is submitted, the Appropriate Institute Official will discuss the matter with the parties promptly, will notify the Principal of the College, and may initiate whatever steps he or she deems appropriate to affect an informal resolution of the complaint acceptable to both parties within Three Months of a reported incident. If an informal resolution is reached, it will be documented in writing, approved by the Principal of the College and Students, as appropriate, and signed by the Complainant and the Respondent.
- If an informal resolution satisfactory to the Parties is not reached within Three months after an incident is reported, the Appropriate Institute Official will proceed with a full investigation. A report of the investigation results along with a recommendation for resolution of the Complaint and/or disciplinary action to be taken.
