Disciplinary Action against students of the University

(1) All powers relating to discipline & disciplinary action in relation to students shall vest in the Vice Chancellor. The Vice Chancellor may delegate all or such of his powers, as he deems proper, except that of expulsion of a student from the University to the Chief Proctor and to such other persons as he may specify in this behalf. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of his power relating to the maintenance of discipline amongst the students of the University and taking desired action in the interest of maintaining discipline, the Vice Chancellor shall be guided by the recommendations of the Chief Proctor or the Proctorial Committee and provisions as laid down in the ‘Student Code of Conduct and Ethics.’ (3) Any act of indiscipline by a student shall be reported to the Vice Chancellor in writing through the Dean of the constituent School, the Controller of Examinations, the Head of Department, the Librarian or any other Officer designated by the Vice Chancellor. (4) At the time of admission, every student shall be required to sign a declaration that he shall abide by the rules and Ordinances of the University and shall maintain discipline as per the norms of the University. During the term of his studies in the University or its constituent colleges/schools/departments, he shall not indulge in any act of indiscipline, failing which, appropriate disciplinary action shall be taken against him as per Statues or Ordinances made in this regard. (5) Without prejudice to the general powers to enforce discipline under the Statutes, the following will amount to an act of gross indiscipline:- (a) Physical assault or threat to use physical force against any officer, academic staff, administrative staff, other employee or student of the University or its constituent Schools and academic units; (b) Carrying, or use of, or threat to use, any weapons or chemicals; (c) Any violation of provisions of the protection of Civil Rights Act,1955; (d) Violation of status, dignity and honor of the students belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes; (e) Any gender related verbal or derogatory remarks etc.; (f) Sexual assault; (g) Creating ill-will or intolerance on religious or communal grounds; (h) Any act of bribery or corruption; (i) Any act of malpractice related to any examination conducted by the University or its constituent Schools, departments, regional centers, study centers, etc; (j) Willful damage to any property of the University and its constituent Schools, departments, regional centers, study centers, etc; (k) Causing disruption in any manner in the functioning of the University, its constituent Schools, departments, regional centers, study centers, etc; (l) Possession and/or use of banned substances; (m) Ragging; and (n) Any other act of commission or omission which constitutes indiscipline in the view of the Disciplinary Authority. (6) Without prejudice to the generality of his powers relating to maintenance of discipline, the Vice Chancellor may, in exercise of his powers, order or direct that any student:- (a) Be suspended, for a stated period; or (b) Be fined monetarily with a specified amount; or (c) Be rusticated for a stated period; or (d) Be debarred from one or more examinations conducted by the University or its constituent Schools or departments; (e) That the result of the concerned student in the examination, in which he has appeared be withheld for a stated period or cancelled; or (f) Be expelled from the University or its constituent School or department. (7) The decision of the Vice Chancellor regarding punishment shall be final, subject to the right to appeal by the aggrieved student. (8) Without prejudice to the powers of the Vice Chancellor and the Officers, the detailed Ordinance of Discipline and proper conduct shall be laid down.