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Anti-Ragging Policy

Anti-Ragging Policy

Introduction

Dr. B. C. Roy College of Pharmacy & Allied Health Sciences (BCRCPAHS) strictly adheres to the UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009 (and amendments) and the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) guidelines. Ragging in any form is a criminal offense and is prohibited on campus, hostels, and all associated premises.

Policy Statement

  • Ragging is banned in all forms: physical, verbal, psychological, or cyber.
  • Any student found guilty of ragging will face strict disciplinary action, including expulsion, criminal proceedings, and reporting to regulatory bodies.
  • The institution maintains zero tolerance towards ragging.

Legal Framework

  • UGC Regulations, 2009: View Full Text
  • PCI Circular on Anti-Ragging: View PCI Notice
  • Supreme Court Directives: Ragging is a punishable offense under IPC Sections 323, 506, etc.

Anti-Ragging Committee

Sl. No. Name Designation Role Mobile Number E-mail
1 PROF. SAMIR KUMAR SAMANTA Principal, BCRCP Chairman 9903539152 principal@bcrcp.org
2 MR. SAGAR SENGUPTA Registrar, BCRCP Member 9836568704 registrar@bcrcp.org
3 DR. SAGARIKA DEEPTHY T Hostel Superintendent, SGH, BCRCP Member 8436846450 sagarika.deepthy@bcrcp.org
4 MR. SONJOY KONAR Hostel Superintendent, VBH, BCRCP Member 9475120119 sonjoy.konar@bcrcp.org
5 NOMINEE, POLICE ADMINISTRATION — Member — —
6 MR. BISWAJIT GHOSH WBCS (Exe.), Dy. Collector & Dy. Magistrate, Durgapur Member 7477798114 sdodurgapur@gmail.com
7 MS SAMBRITA KARMAKAR Student Representative (PG) Member 8207092912 sambritaofficial@gmail.com
8 MR. PRITHWISH GHOSH Student Representative (UG) Member 7908632060 prithwishg730@gmail.com
9 MS ASHIMA BHATTACHARYA Student Representative (Diploma) Member 9332158616 ashimabhattacharya312@gmail.com
10 MR. SHYAMAL MONDAL Parent Representative Member 7063360247 smondalca@gmail.com
11 MS. MITHU CHOUDHURY Sr. Executive (Admn.), BCRCP Member 6295592948 mithu.choudhury@bcrcp.org

Anti-Ragging Squad

  • Comprises faculty, staff and student members for surprise checks in hostels and campus.
  • Reports directly to the Anti-Ragging Committee.

Student Undertaking

As per UGC and PCI norms, every student and parent must submit an Anti-Ragging Undertaking at admission:

Complaint & Helpline

  • 24x7 National Anti-Ragging Helpline: 1800-180-5522
  • Email: helpline@antiragging.in
  • College Helpline: +91-7872318473

Complaint & Escalation Process

Step 1: How to Report Ragging

Include: date/time, location, description, names (if known), evidence.
Protection: Confidentiality and non-retaliation guaranteed.

Step 2: Immediate Actions (0–24 hrs)

  • Acknowledge complaint within 6 hrs.
  • Ensure safety and medical care.
  • Anti-Ragging Squad conducts preliminary fact-finding within 24 hrs.
  • Evidence preserved.

Step 3: Formal Inquiry (Within 72 hrs)

  • ARC convenes within 72 hrs.
  • Notify accused, collect statements.
  • Hearings conducted with accessibility support.
  • Findings documented.

Step 4: Decision & Enforcement (Within 7 working days)

  • Principal issues final order.
  • Penalties: suspension, expulsion, FIR, etc.
  • Report case status on National Portal.

Step 5: Appeal (Within 10 days)

  • Appeal to Governing Body/University within 10 days.
  • Decision within 15 working days.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • ARC: Inquiry & recommendations.
  • ARS: Surprise checks & immediate response.
  • Wardens/Security: First responders.
  • Principal: Final orders & compliance reporting.

Protections

  • Confidentiality, victim/witness support.
  • Accessibility accommodations.
  • Good-faith complaints never penalized.

Documentation

  • Complaint register, evidence repository, inquiry files.
  • Annual compliance report to UGC/PCI.

Penalties for Ragging

  • Suspension, withholding scholarships, expulsion, criminal proceedings.

Annual Reports

  • Anti-Ragging Compliance Report submitted to UGC and PCI annually.
  • Download Latest Report

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