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Anti Ragging Committee (ARC)

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In accordance with the provisions in the RV University Act – Chapter V, Clause (33), UGC Notification of 4 July 2009 in the Gazette of India, and the Anti-Ragging Committee has been constituted with the following members:

Sl. No. Name Position Contact Details
1. Prof. Ram Kumar Kakani,
Vice-Chancellor, RV University 		Chairperson 9606997064
2. Prof. (Dr.) Sahana D. Gowda,
Registrar, RV University 		Member 9886008626
3. Mr. Eshwar S. Honnappa,
Sub-Inspector, Kengeri Police Station, Bengaluru 		Member 9741314030
4. Mr. Mukund D. A.,
Media Representative, Senior Reporter Samyuktha Karnataka, Bengaluru 		Member 8088594245
5. Ms. K. N. Kamakshi,
Advocate, Anagha Legal Associates, Bengaluru 		Member 9972733247
6. Ms. Margaret Sampath,
Founder and Director, Samana Trust, Bengaluru 		Member 9342163539
7. Mr. Samir Khan,
Associate Campus Director, Facilities, RV University 		Member 7975659396
8. Ms. Geetha,
Hostel Warden, RVU Hostel (Sattva), RV University 		Member 8147682398
9. Dr. K.V. Padmaja,
Professor, Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, RVCE & Hostel Warden, RVCE Girls Hostel 		Member 9845016646
10. Mr. Nithin,
Student Representative, RV University 		Member 9741854303
11. Ms. Apeksha N.,
Student Representative, RV University 		Member 8088970714
12. Dr. T. Hongray,
Assistant Professor, School of Computer Science & Engineering, & Dean, Student Affairs, RV University 		Member Secretary 9611755055
13. Nominee,
RV University, Mysuru Campus 		Special Invitee –
14. Mr. Shantanu Pachauri,
Assistant Professor, School of Law & Associate Dean, Student Affairs, RV University 		Special Invitee 9406928318

Procedure & Functions Of Anti-Ragging Committee :

  1. The Vice-Chancellor shall be the Chairperson of the committee
  2. Quorum for the meeting shall be Six Members
  3. The agenda and notice of the meeting shall be issued TWO weeks before the scheduled date and time.
  4. A hard copy and a soft copy of the proceedings of the meeting, duly signed by the members in attendance shall be in custody of the ‘Registrar, RV University’.
  5. ARC shall conduct meetings TWO times a year (Jan, Aug) or as per the decision of the Chairperson. The committee shall submit a half yearly report, even though there are no cases to report, a NIL report will have to be submitted.
  6. The committee shall perform the following functions
    • Review the UGC Notification 2009 and take necessary steps to fulfil the actions mentioned therein.
    • Review revised / additional notification issued by Central and State Government and the regulatory authorities at regular intervals and take necessary corrective actions.
    • RV University name must be included in the UGC – Anti-Ragging website
    • Constituted Anti-Ragging Squads (ARS) and monitoring procedures.
    • Ensure weekly reports and action taken are submitted by the ARS, particularly at the beginning of the academic year as specified by UGC.
    • Conduct awareness workshops for students, faculty and staff on a regular basis.
    • Take steps to put display boards prepared and circulated by UGC.
    • It is MANDATORY for both students and parents / guardians to sign the anti-ragging affidavit at the time of admissions.
Duration/Tenure:

The term of office for ARC nominated members shall be for THREE years, for all other members it is conterminous with them relinquishing the respective office.

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