This section is a critical component of the UGC Mandatory Disclosure. It outlines the college’s “Zero Tolerance” policy towards ragging, in strict adherence to both State and Central laws.

🚫 Administration: Anti-Ragging Measures & Statutory Warning

Statutory Framework

NGM College strictly enforces the UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009 (under Section 26 (1)(g) of the UGC Act, 1956) and the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Ragging Act No. 7 of 1997.

📢 Official Warning

Ragging is strictly prohibited both inside and outside the college premises. Any student involved directly or indirectly in teasing, abusing, playing practical jokes, or causing physical/mental annoyance to others will face immediate dismissal from the institution.

⚖️ Scale of Punishments

Depending upon the nature and gravity of the offense as established by the Anti-Ragging Committee, the following punishments may be imposed:

Institutional Punishments

  1. Admission: Cancellation of admission.

  2. Academics: Suspension from attending classes or debarring from tests/examinations.

  3. Financial: Withholding or withdrawing scholarships, fellowships, and other benefits.

  4. Results: Withholding academic results.

  5. Representation: Debarring from representing the institution in national/international meets or youth festivals.

  6. Residential: Suspension or expulsion from the hostel.

  7. Rustication: Rustication from the institution for 1 to 4 semesters.

  8. Expulsion: Permanent expulsion and debarring from admission to any other institution.

  9. Financial Penalty: A fine of up to ₹2,50,000.

Legal Punishments (Awarded by Court of Law)

Type of Ragging Legal Consequence
Verbal Ragging 1 Year Imprisonment or Fine or Both
Severe Verbal Ragging 7 Years Imprisonment with Fine
Physical Ragging 7 Years Imprisonment with Fine
Sexual Ragging 7 Years Rigorous Imprisonment with Fine

📞 Anti-Ragging Curb Committee (24/7 Helpline)

Affected students or witnesses are instructed to contact any of the following committee members immediately. Your identity will be kept confidential.

Name Designation Mobile Number
Dr. R. Muthukumaran Principal & Chairman 94420 74307
Dr. P. KrishnaThulasimani HOD of Economics 90957 99547
Thiru. K. Srinivasan Assoc. Prof. of Comp. Science 94455 30040
Dr. P. Maheswari Assoc. Prof. of Tamil 80120 05932
Dr. M. Chithirai Selvan Asst. Prof. of Commerce (NCC) 99427 43343
Dr. M. Rajasenathpathi HOD of Comp. Application (PG) 98433 13728
Dr. K. Haridas HOD of Computer Application 98652 74250

📝 Affidavit Requirement

As per UGC mandate, every student and their parent/guardian must submit an Anti-Ragging Undertaking at the time of admission. This can be filled out online at www.antiragging.in.

Here is the draft for the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), which is a mandatory statutory requirement under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.

⚖️ b) Administration: Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)

Overview

NGM College is committed to providing a safe, secure, and inclusive environment for all its female students and staff. The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), also known as the Gender Sensitization Cell, is established to prevent and address any form of sexual harassment. The college maintains a “Zero Tolerance” policy toward gender-based discrimination or misconduct.

Objectives

  • Prevention: To create awareness through workshops and seminars on gender equality and legal rights.

  • Prohibition: To ensure a workplace and campus free from any form of unwelcome physical, verbal, or non-verbal conduct of a sexual nature.

  • Redressal: To provide a fair, confidential, and time-bound mechanism for the redressal of complaints.

🏛️ Committee Composition

The committee is composed of senior faculty members, non-teaching staff, and an external member from an NGO or legal background to ensure impartiality.

Role Name/Designation Department
Presiding Officer [Name of Senior Female Faculty] [Department]
Member (Faculty) [Name] [Department]
Member (Faculty) [Name] [Department]
Member (Non-Teaching) [Name] [Office/Admin]
External Member [Name] [NGO/Legal Expert]
Student Representative [Name] [UG/PG Student]

📩 Complaint Procedure

Any aggrieved woman (student or employee) can approach the committee through the following channels:

  1. Written Complaint: Submit a signed letter to the Presiding Officer.

  2. Online Portal: Use the “Internal Complaints” link on the college website for digital submission.

  3. Direct Contact: Reach out to any committee member personally.

🛡️ Guarantees provided by the ICC

  • Confidentiality: The identity of the complainant and the witnesses is kept strictly confidential as per law.

  • Non-Victimization: The college ensures that the complainant is not subjected to any administrative or academic retaliation.

  • Conciliation: If requested by the complainant, the committee may facilitate a conciliation process before initiating an inquiry.

📅 Awareness Initiatives

  • Orientation: Mandatory gender sensitization sessions for all freshers during the induction program.

  • Self-Defense: Regular workshops for female students to build confidence and physical safety skills.

  • Legal Awareness: Guest lectures by legal experts on the PoSH Act and women’s rights.