New Delhi – The UGC has observed that several colleges across India have failed to comply with the mandatory requirements of the Anti Ragging Regulations, 2009. Specifically, these colleges have not obtained anti-ragging undertakings from their students as mandated by the regulations.
Key Issue: The non-compliance with anti-ragging regulations poses a significant threat to the safety and well-being of students.
Action Required:
- Show Cause Notice: The UGC has issued a show cause notice to the colleges, requiring them to explain why appropriate action should not be taken against them for non-compliance.
- Response Deadline: The colleges must submit a written explanation within 7 days from the date of receipt of the notice.
- Explanation Requirements: The explanation should detail the reasons for the non-compliance and the steps the colleges intend to take to rectify the situation immediately.
Consequences of Non-Compliance:
- Further Action: Failure to provide a satisfactory explanation within the stipulated timeframe will result in further action by the UGC.
- Penalties: The UGC may impose penalties and other corrective measures, as per the provisions of the Anti-Ragging Regulations, 2009.
Emphasis: The UGC emphasizes the utmost priority of ensuring strict adherence to the anti-ragging regulations and requests all colleges to take immediate action to rectify this situation.
Attached List: The UGC has attached a list of colleges that have not complied with the anti-ragging regulations.
Key Findings (from the attached list):
- Out of 18 colleges listed, only 5 colleges have submitted anti-ragging undertakings from their students for the year 2024.
- 13 colleges have either not submitted undertakings at all or have submitted them for previous years but not for 2024.
Recommendations:
- The UGC should take strict action against the non-compliant colleges, including imposing penalties and other corrective measures.
- The UGC should conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with the anti-ragging regulations.
- The UGC should provide adequate resources and training to colleges on how to effectively implement anti-ragging.
List of Medical Colleges Issued Show-Cause Notices(Based on the uploaded document)
