Anna University VC warns against ragging freshers

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Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsStudents subjected to any sort of ragging on the campuses can approach the office of the Vice Chancellor (VC) without fear. Action would be initiated against all those who perpetrate such illegal acts, which has been clearly banned by the Supreme Court, VC (In Charge) of Anna University, P Kaliraj, warned on Saturday. Speaking to Express over the phone, he said that students who are subjected to ragging should not fear to lodge a formal complaint with the college officials, who are expected to initiate stringent action immediately.If the management of the college failed to respond, they can approach the varsity directly, which will ensure action. “Students should come forward and report it to us. We will ensure adequate action is taken,” he said.Kaliraj said students can also report if the managements demand fee in excess of what has been fixed by the respective committee. “Some students fear that they might be targeted if they come out with such details.They can inform us even without revealing their names. We will initiate action,” he pointed out.The VC (in charge) said the government was looking at a proposal to hold the counselling in four centres from next so that candidates need not travel long distances to reach the counselling centre.Also, the process of appointing new Vice Chancellor for the university is being undertaken by the government and is expected to be completed shortly, he said.first published:August 19, 2012, 08:37 ISTlast updated:August 19, 2012, 08:37 IST
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Students subjected to any sort of ragging on the campuses can approach the office of the Vice Chancellor (VC) without fear. Action would be initiated against all those who perpetrate such illegal acts, which has been clearly banned by the Supreme Court, VC (In Charge) of Anna University, P Kaliraj, warned on Saturday. Speaking to Express over the phone, he said that students who are subjected to ragging should not fear to lodge a formal complaint with the college officials, who are expected to initiate stringent action immediately.

If the management of the college failed to respond, they can approach the varsity directly, which will ensure action. “Students should come forward and report it to us. We will ensure adequate action is taken,” he said.

Kaliraj said students can also report if the managements demand fee in excess of what has been fixed by the respective committee. “Some students fear that they might be targeted if they come out with such details.

They can inform us even without revealing their names. We will initiate action,” he pointed out.

The VC (in charge) said the government was looking at a proposal to hold the counselling in four centres from next so that candidates need not travel long distances to reach the counselling centre.

Also, the process of appointing new Vice Chancellor for the university is being undertaken by the government and is expected to be completed shortly, he said.