Xxxiii of 1999, the government of maharashtra hereby. Maharashtra prohibition of ragging act 1999 which is in effect from 15th may, 1999 has the following provisions for action against ragging. Whereas it is expedient to prohibit ragging in educational institutions in west bengal. It is hereby enacted in the fiftieth year of the republic of india as follows short title and commencement. Maharashtra prohibition of ragging act, 1999 bhujbal knowledge. Maharashtra to strengthen antiragging act education today news. Ragging means display of disorderly conduct, doing of any act which causes or is likely to cause physical or psychological harm or raise apprehension or fear. Whereas it is expedient to enact a special law to prohibit ragging in educational institutions in the state of maharashtra.
Xxxiii maharashtra prohibition of ragging act, 1999 2 where, on enquiry by the head of the educational institution,it is proved that there is no substance, prima facie, in the complaint received under subsection 1, he shall intimate the fact, in writing,to the complainant. Firstly, they provide a statutory definition of ragging. Ragging means display of disorderly conduct, doing of any act which causes or is likely to cause physical or psychological harm or raise apprehension or fear or shame or embarrassment to a student in any educational institution and includes. Established under section 3 of the ugc act, 1956 reaccredited by naac with a grade 3. Ragging means display of disorderly conduct, doing of any act which causes or is likely to cause physical or psychological harm or raise apprehension. Any disorderly conduct whether by words spoken or written or by an act which has the effect of teasing, treating or handling with rudeness a fresher or a junior student. Anti ragging videos maharashtra prohibition of ragging act, 1999. Xxxiii of 1999, the government of maharashtra hereby appoints the. Anti ragging ragging in college anti ragging affidavit. It lays down that the antiragging 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 antiragging squad. Antiragging committees and squads shall be forthwith formed by the institutions and it. Maharashtra to strengthen antiragging act education. How to fill an online anti ragging undertaking on s. Awarded padma bhushan and padma shri by president of india a member shall cease to be a member of the anti ragging committee as soon as he ceases.
The principal the anti ragging committee shall take immediate action on any information of the occurrence of ragging. Every institution shall constitute a committee to be known as the anti ragging committee. Xxxiii of 1999 first published, after having received the assent of the governor in the maharashtra government gazette, on the 15th may, 1999, in 1999 mah. Ragging as we all know, is social interaction between seniors and juniors in schools and colleges. The rules of prohibiting ragging higher and technical education department mantralaya annex, mumbai 400 032, dated the 19th may 1999 notification maharashtra prohibition of ragging act, 1999. Ragging means display of disorderly conduct, doing of any act which causes or is likely to cause physical or psychological harm or raise. The institution is bound by the ugc regulations on curbing the menace of ragging in higher educational institutions 2009. Name and address of cte or any other related state government office. Short title and commencement1 this act may be called the. Mandatory disclosure regarding measures taken for antiragging. Psychosocial study of ragging in selected educational.
Every institution shall constitute a committee to be known as the antiragging committee. Submission of affidavit by the students parent guardian dear parentsguardianstudent, you are fully aware of the orders of the government and of honble supreme court on the antiragging measures. Formation of institute level anti ragging committee and squads. Despite the law already in place, incidents like alleged suicide by junior doctor payal tadvi at a hospital in maharashtra take place, minister of state for home ranjit patil. In their opinion, ragging is an act of harmless fun achieved through various tasks given to the newcomers. Action against ragging maharashtra prohibition of ragging act 1999 which is in effect from 15th may 1999 has the following provision for action against ragging.
Commissionerate of technical education 2nd floor, block 2, dr. Disturbingly, people in positions of responsibility to understand and implement antiragging policy and guidelines are often ambivalent in their beliefs, and therefore, approach. Maharashtra prohibition of ragging act, 1999 maharashtra act no. An interaction which can take very brutal, inhuman and antisocial form at times. For instance, the maharashtra prohibition of ragging. A lot of ragging incident takes place outside the campus in outside campus accommodation, these hostels must be registered with the local police and the management of these. Disturbingly, people in positions of responsibility to understand and implement anti ragging policy and guidelines are often ambivalent in their beliefs, and therefore, approach. Following supreme court orders, a national antiragging helpline was launched by the indian government. Ragging has ruined countless innocent lives and careers. In order to eradicate it, honble supreme court in civil appeal no. According to maharashtra prohibition of anti ragging act ragging is defined asdisplay of disorderly conduct, doing of any act which causes or is likely to cause physical or psychological harm or. Anti ragging act the most inhumane act is the offence of ragging on a human being by an inhuman creature. Anyone indulging in ng ragging b maharashtra act no no. Andhra pradesh prohibition of ragging act 1997 but also under various provisions of the indian penal code ipc, 1860 act 45 of 1860 and is a.
Jun 19, 2019 the maharashtra government will strive to strengthen the anti ragging act to check harassment of students in academic institutions, a minister said tuesday, june 18, 2019. Short title and commencement1 this act may be called the maharashtra. Payal tadvis suicide, the maharashtra university of health sciences muhs has investigated seven cases of ragging. Raise apprehension or fear or shame or embarrassment to a student or. Anti ragging act 1 welcome to maharashtra state institute. Maharashtra prohibition of ragging act 1999 bombay high court. Under section 7 of the act, the head of the institution who fails or neglects to properly investigate such allegations.
Ragging is an offence punishable as per law resulting in imprisonment and or heavy penalty ref university grants commission circular no. Ragging has several aspects with, among others, psychological, social. An act to prohibit ragging in educational institutions in the state of andhra pradesh. Indeed, some believe that ragging is a rite of passage that helps young people to grow up and prepare for the harsh world outside. Anti ragging act maharashtra pdf it is hereby enacted in the fiftieth year of the republic of india as follows. Antiragging commitee ragging is any disorderly conduct whether by words spoken or written or by an act which has the effect of teasing, treating or handling with rudeness to any student, indulging in rowdy or undisciplined activities which cause or likely to cause annoyance, hardship or psychological harm or to raise fear or apprehension thereof. Short title and commencement 1 this act may be called the. Antiragging the rules of prohibiting ragging higher and. Apr 25, 2020 anti ragging act maharashtra pdf it is hereby enacted in the fiftieth year of the republic of india as follows. As per the latest policy all students and parentguardians are required to submit an. Ncert, scert school books to include chapters on ragging.
In their opinion, ragging is an act of harmless fun achieved through various tasks given to. Maharashtra prohibition of ragging act, 1999 maharashtra. University grants commission anti ragging cell faqs s. Ragging is now defined as an act that violates or is perceived to violate an individual students dignity. This document is being furnished to you for your information by prs.
An act to prohibit ragging in educational institutions in west bengal. Antiragging committee of the institution, the possible punishments for. Antiragging videos maharashtra prohibition of ragging act, 1999. Mar 28, 2016 the tamil nadu prohibition of ragging act 1997 provided for punishment not only to the students who indulged in ragging, but also to the college officials who failed to take action on a complaint. Ragging in india commonly involves serious abuses and clear violations of. Minutes of antiragging committee minutes of the antiragging committee held on 14th november 2017 at 12. Anti ragging policy of osmania university prohibition, prevention and punishment expansion, relevance. Any act that prevents, disrupts or disturbs the regular academic activity of a. In the principals office for the academic year 20172018 the ist meeting of the reconstituted antiragging committee for the academic session 20172018 was held on 14th november 2017 at 12. The tamil nadu prohibition of ragging act 1997 provided for punishment not only to the students who indulged in ragging, but also to the college officials who failed to take action on a complaint. Antiragging laws in india sep 07, 2018 by lawz magazine in articles ragging is the term used for the socalled initiation ritual practiced in higher education institutions in south asian countries, including india, pakistan, bangladesh and sri lanka. First published, after having received the assent of the governor in the maharashtra. Majority of the seniors are of the view that ragging is an icebreaker for the freshers. Ragging is a crime which destroys the physical and emotional confidence and it led to a increase in suicide activities.
Mandatory disclosure regarding measures taken for anti. Ragging within or outside the college campus is completely. Ragging is an offence under maharashtra prohibition of ragging act. Antiragging vikhe patil institute of medical sciences.
Even some of the highly reputed colleges and institutions have a t. Anti ragging affidayit for new admission 2019 it has been made mandatory by the ligc and honble supreme court that each student is to provide an affidavit on a nonjudicial stamp paper of rs. The maharashtra government will strive to strengthen the antiragging act to check harassment of students in academic institutions, a minister said tuesday, june 18, 2019. The antiragging committee worked twothree weeks before start of the semester under the guidance of the faculty and staff who are involved in the admission process. Be it enacted by the legislative assembly of the state of andhra pradesh in the fortyeighth year of the republic of india, as follows. The common essential features of the aforementioned legislations are. In case of emergency the students parents in distress owing to ragging may contact the following anti ragging squad 1. To be nominated and headed by the head of the institution, and consisting of representatives of civil and police administration, local media, nongovernment organizations involved in youth activities, representatives of faculty.
Ragging act provides for punishment to students, college. Ragging is banned by the government as well as by supreme court. Set up antiragging cells at central, state and college level. The rules of prohibiting ragging of in the maharashtra act no no. Despite the law already in place, incidents like alleged suicide by junior doctor payal tadvi at a hospital in maharashtra take place, minister of state for home ranjit patil said in the state assembly. Anti ragging commitee ragging is any disorderly conduct whether by words spoken or written or by an act which has the effect of teasing, treating or handling with rudeness to any student, indulging in rowdy or undisciplined activities which cause or likely to cause annoyance, hardship or psychological harm or to raise fear or apprehension thereof. Ragging is the term used for the socalled initiation ritual practiced in higher education institutions in south asian countries, including india, pakistan, bangladesh and sri lanka. Anti ragging notice ragging is totally banned in the college premises and anyone found guilty of ragging andor abetting ragging is liable to be punished as it is a criminal offence. The honble supreme court has, interalia, mentioned the following types of ragging. It is hereby enacted in the fiftieth year of the republic of india as follows. The prohibition of ragging in educational institutes act, 2000 applicable in the state of west bengal. The most inhumane act is the offence of ragging on a human being by an. Ragging in india commonly involves serious abuses and clear violations of human rights. Maharashtra prohibition of ragging act 1999 complete act.
Ragging is meant to introduce and familiarise the newcomers with seniors. Maharashtra prohibition of ragging act, 1999 maharashtra act no xxxiii of 1999 ragging means display of disorderly conduct, doing of any act which causes or is likely to cause physical or psychological harm or raise apprehension or fear or shame or embarrassment to a student in any educational institution and includes. The practice is similar to hazing in north america, bizutage in france, praxe in portugal and other similar practices in educational institutions across the world. Antiragging the rules of prohibiting ragging higher. Ragging is an offence under maharashtra prohibition of ragging act, 1999 which defines ragging as. Ragging within or outside of any educational institution is prohibited. Every institution university including deemed to be university imparting technical education shall constitute a committee to be known as the antiragging committee to be nominated and headed by the head of the institution, and consisting of representatives of civil and police.
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