Grievance Redressal

There are six grievance redressal systems established at NISH.

1. Grievance Redressal and Procedure for Employees with Disability
2. Redressal of Caste discrimination against Dalit students
3. Students’ Grievance Redressal Cell (SGRC)
4. Grievance Redressal and Procedure for Employees
5. Committee to Address Sexual Harassment @ NISH (CASH-NISH)
6. Curbing the menace of ragging at NISH

Grievance Redressal and Procedure for Employees with Disability

1. Premable

National Institute of Speech and Hearing has constituted the Employees with Disability Grievance Redressal Cell (EwD-GRC) to provide a safe, fair and harmonious work environment in accordance with the RPwD Act, 2016. Grievance Redressal Cell is intended to facilitate the resolution of grievances in a fair and impartial manner. The cell shall have five members appointed by the Executive Director, from among the employees and shall discuss the issues of grievances referred to it by the Executive Director. ED shall be the Chairman of the cell. The opinion of the majority of the members present in the meeting of the cell shall prevail and decisions shall be taken accordingly. A Minutes book shall be maintained and details of the discussion and the decision arrived at shall be recorded in the Minutes book. The quorum of the meeting shall be four. Every member of the Cell shall maintain necessary confidentiality. Any EwD with a genuine grievance may approach Grievance Redressal Cell to submit his/her grievance in writing or they can register their complaint in the EwD grievance cell link given on the NISH website.

2. Objectives the Cell

• To ensure an effective mechanism for the redressal of varied issues faced by the EwD
• To promote an integrated work environment for all employees

 3. Grievance Redressal Mechanism

            The EwD-GRC shall   consider all the complaints/representations referred to it and shall arrive at a decision in the aforsaid manner within a period of 15 days. The grievance redressal should be carried out in the legal framework prescribed by the RPwD Act, 2016. The Cell shall consider only formal grievances, received via the link on the NISH website, email, or in person. The GRC will put its best efforts in order to arrive at the right decision/amicable solution expeditiously.

3:1. The Grievance Redressal Committee consists of the following members:-

1. Chairperson – Executive Director
2. Grievance Redressal Officer (GRO)
3. Member – One EwD
4. Member – Senior staff
5. Member – Senior staff

Functions of the Committee:

• • To provide a free atmosphere for the EwD to express their grievances freely and frankly without any fear.
  • To ensure impartiality in the grievance redressal process.
  • To conduct formal hearings and inquiry into complaints if it is needed.
  • To maintain confidentiality in the redressal procedures.
  • To find out the facts through relevant sources in a fair and objective manner and to strive for the right solutions.
  • To ensure speedy disposal of every grievance application - within a maximum period of one month of the receipt of application;

4. Applicability: The EWD Grievance is applicable to all EWD at NISH.

4:1 Standard Operating Procedure:Any EwD who wants to initiate a grievance redressal procedure may in the first instance bring the issue to the notice of the GRO who will   the issue and try to address it within 7 working days of the receipt of the grievance petition and try to resolve it in one month. If there is no response within the stipulated time from GRO or the grievant is dissatisfied with the response/resolution to his/her grievance, then the grievant is free to represent in writing  his/her grievance to the Executive Director, NISH.

If the grievance is against any of the GRC members then the grievant may directly submit his/her grievance in writing via the redressal cell link on the NISH website or submit in-person to any other committee member.

4:2 Formal Registration: Any aggrieved EwD with a genuine grievance will submit his/her Grievance in writing along with necessary documents, if any, through any of the following modes:

• Registering and writing the grievance in the GRC cell in NISH website
• Submitting a signed hard copy of the grievance complaint in person to GRO

4:3 Acknowledgement: The GRO shall acknowledge the receipt of each grievance complaint immediately. In the case of uploading the grievance in the GRC link in the NISH website the sender will receive an instant auto-reply acknowledging the receipt of his/her e-mail.

4:4 Follow Up & Monitoring: GRO shall coordinate, monitor and ensure redressal within such period as may be specified, depending up on the seriousness of grievance the Grievance, Redressal Cell will follow them up regularly till their final disposal within 30 days of receipt of the appeal. Once the grievant indicates in writing acceptance of the resolution, then the matter shall be deemed to be closed.

4:5 Closure Of Complaint: The complaint shall be considered as disposed off and closed when: a. the grievant has indicated acceptance of the resolution; b. the grievant has not responded within four weeks from the date of receipt of information on resolution.

The proceeding concerning each grievance will be recorded in a systematic manner. The information relating to the proceedings shall be treated as confidential and can be viewed only by the members of Grievance Redressal Committee, for the purpose of investigation.

5:0. General Guidelines

The grievance must always be in the form of a detailed written complaint, submitted via written form in GRC link of NISH website or in person to the GRO, within 15 days from the date of occurrence of the event giving rise to the grievance. However, the Cell may extend this time frame where a delay is due to circumstances beyond control of an aggrieved person such as illness, etc.

Formal grievance complaint shall include:

1. A clear and concise statement of the event/issues, and a summary of steps taken, if any, by the grievant to resolve the problem or issues prior to the filing of the complaint.
2. Reasonably detailed description of the relevant facts, including the name/s of person/s, copies of relevant documents or other evidence relevant to the grievance if any.
3. Full name, contact information of the person escalating/initiating the grievance complaint
4. Group Grievance: If, it is a group grievance, list of all persons who are parties to the grievance shall be attached. The list must include each person's name, ID, Phone number/Email ID, etc. The list must also designate one individual as spokesperson for the group.
5. Prohibition against Retaliation: GRO will strictly prohibit retaliation against any grievant, witness, or any other participant in the grievance redressal process by reason of such participation. Any concerns about the retaliation related to this process should be disclosed by the party to the GRO via GRC at NISH website or in person.
6. No proxy will be allowed: The aggrieved employee shall have to apply individually and represent his/her case before the GRO – in other words no proxy will be allowed to represent his/her case

GRC shall maintain confidentiality of information shared throughout the grievance process. All information collected will be treated as confidential and will not be disclosed to third parties without the consent of the parties involved. However, disclosures may be required for the purpose of fact-finding or efforts to resolve the grievance. Parties involved in the grievance process will also have to maintain the confidentiality of the information discussed during the fact-finding process and the identity of the grievant.

GRO shall maintain a grievance register. The register will be treated as confidential and may not be accessed by anyone other than the members of Grievance Redressal Committee.

 II. Redressal of Caste discrimination against Dalit students (RCDS)

1.   Purpose

The purpose of this procedure is to explain the modus operandi of the redressal of Caste discrimination against Dalit students at National Institute of Speech and Hearing (NISH)

2.   Scope:

All students during their stint at NISH.

3.   Responsibility:

Executive Director, Chairperson and members of RCDS and HoDs of ASLP,DHI and BOT

4. Procedure

4.1. Preamble

National Institute of Speech and Hearing has constituted redressal of Caste discrimination against Dalit students The cell must fully comprehend the contents of the letter from the UGC and take ongoing steps to guarantee that no official or faculty member discriminates against any community or group of students, faculty, or staff members. The committee would also be responsible for sensitizing campus authorities and faculty members when dealing with such occurrences.

• Caste discrimination is a long-term human rights issue that results in widespread violations of civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights.
  • Several UN human rights authorities have expressed grave concern about the human rights status of Dalits and other people subjected to the colleges and universities.
  • The Constitution of India, the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 (PCRA), the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (PoA Act) and its Rules, 1995, and the Prohibition of Employment as a Manual Scavenger and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 all provide protection against caste-based discrimination.

4.2. Objective

To ensure an effective system for resolving a variety of concerns related to Caste discrimination against Dalit student 

4.3. Procedure

• • A complaint about discrimination or harassment as defined by the regulations may be made in writing by the student
  • The written complaint should be submitted to the cell          
  • The complaint shall include sufficient details of the alleged act of discrimination or harassment.
  • Upon receipt of a written complaint, the cell shall initiate the follow-up action including a preliminary fact-finding enquiry.

 

III. Students’ Grievance Redressal Cell (SGRC)

1. Purpose

The purpose of this procedure is to explain the modus operandi of the Students’ Grievance Redressal Cell (SGRC) at National Institute of Speech and Hearing (NISH)

2. Scope

All students during their study at NISH

3. Responsibility

Executive Director, Chairperson and  members of SGRC and HoD of  DHI

4. Procedure

4.1. Preamble

National Institute of Speech and Hearing set up a Students Grievance Redressal Cell ( SGRC ) to provide safe, fair and harmonious learning and work environment in accordance with the University Grants Commission regulations 2012 (The Gazette of India, March 23-29, 2013). Grievance Redressal Cell facilitates the resolution of grievances in a fair and impartial manner involving the selected committee members maintaining necessary confidentiality,  Any student with a genuine grievance may approach Grievance Redressal Cell to submit his/her grievance in writing or they can register their complaint in the students' grievance cell link given in NISH website.

4.2. Objectives

1. To ensure an effective mechanism for redressal of varied issues faced by the students
2. To promote cordial Student-Student relationship, Student-teacher relationship, teacher-teacher relationship.
3. To develop a responsive and accountable attitude among the students and members of the staff thereby maintaining a harmonious atmosphere on the campus.

4.3. Grievance Redressal Mechanism

A Student’s Grievance Redressal Committee (SGRC) handles the function of redressing the grievances. It is guided by the principles of natural justice. The committee will consider only formal grievances, received via the link on NISH website, email or in person.  The SGRC will put its best efforts in order to arrive at the right decision/amicable solution expeditiously.

4.4. The Grievance Redressal Committee consists of the following members:

1. Chairperson
2. Secretary from DHI staff
3. Member from DHI staff
4. Member - UG student representative from DHI

Members of NISH SGRC (Present)

Chairperson	Ms. Daisy Sebastian Coordinator, Academic &  Intervention Programs    Contact No: 9446795454 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Secretary	Ms. Silvy Maxi Mena Faculty, Dept. of HEFP Contact No: 9847185925              Email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Member	Mr. Rakesh P.S.      Faculty   Dept. of Fine Arts Contact No: 9400392693  Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Student Member	Mr Madhur Arora BFA (HI ), Sem. VII Contact No: 9760374808 (Message only) Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

4.5. Functions of the Committee:

1.       To provide a free atmosphere for the students to express their grievances freely and frankly without any fear.
2.       To ensure impartiality in the grievance redressal process.
3.       To conduct formal hearings and investigation if it is needed.
4.       To maintain confidentiality in the redressal procedures.
5.       To find out the facts through relevant sources in a fair and objective manner and to work for the right solutions.
6.       To ensure speedy disposal of every grievance application - within a maximum period of one month of the receipt of application;

4.6. Standard Operating Procedure

            Any student or parent who wants to initiate a grievance may in the first instance bring the issue to the notice of the committee members of SGRC who will address the issue and try to address it within 7 working days of the receipt of the grievance and to resolve it in one month. If there is no response within the stipulated time from SGRC or the person with the grievance is dissatisfied with the response/resolution to his/her grievance, then the the person with the grievance is free to represent his/her grievance to the Executive Director, NISH.

If the grievance is against any of the SGRC members then the person with the grievance may directly submit his/her grievance in writing via the redressal cell link in NISH website or submit in person to any other committee member.

 4.7 Formal Registration

Any aggrieved student or parent or staff member with a genuine grievance will submit his/her Grievance in writing along with necessary documents, if any, through any of the following modes:

• Registering and writing the grievance in the SGRC cell in NISH website
  • Submitting a signed hard copy of the grievance complaint in person to any of the Committee members of Student’s Grievance Redressal Cell.

4.8. Acknowledgement

The Student’s Grievance Redressal Cell shall acknowledge the receipt of each grievance complaint immediately. In the case of uploading the grievance in the SGRC link in the NISH website the sender will receive an instant auto reply acknowledging the receipt of his/her e-mail. 

4.9. Follow Up & Monitoring

Upon receipt of grievance the Grievance Redressal Cell shall call the grievant in person and analyse the merits of the grievance Then the issue will be discussed with the respective department/office or individual directly  linked with the grievance not exceeding 7 days from the receipt of grievance complaint.

Grievance Redressal Cell shall coordinate, monitor and ensure redressal within such period as may be specified, Depending up on the seriousness of grievance the Grievance Redressal Cell will follow them up regularly till their final disposal within 30 days of receipt of the appeal. Once the grievant indicates acceptance of the resolution, then the matter is deemed closed. 

4.10. Closure of Complaint

The complaint shall be considered as disposed off and closed when

• The grievant has indicated acceptance of the resolution
• The grievant has not responded within four weeks from the date of receipt of information on resolution

The proceeding concerning each grievance will be recorded in a systematic manner. The information relating to the proceedings shall be treated as confidential and can be viewed only by the members of Grievance Redressal Committee, for the purpose of investigation.

4.11. General Guidelines

The grievance must always be in the form of a detailed written complaint submitted via the written form in the SGRC link of the NISH website or in-person to the Committee members of the Grievance Redressal Cell, within 15 days from the date of occurrence of the event giving rise to the grievance. However, the Cell may extend this time frame where a delay is due to circumstances beyond the control of an aggrieved person such as illness, etc.

Formal grievance complaint shall include:

1. Clear and concise statement of the event/issues, and a summary of steps taken, if any, by the grievant to resolve the problem or issues prior to the filing
   1. A reasonably detailed description of the relevant facts, including the name/s of the person/s, copies of relevant documents or other evidence relevant to the grievance if any.
   2. Full name, contact information of the person escalating/initiating the grievance complaint
   3. Group Grievance: If, it is a group grievance, list of all persons who are parties to the grievance to be attached. The list must include each person's name, ID, Phone number/Email ID, etc. The list must also designate one individual as spokesperson for the group.
   4.       Prohibition against Retaliation: SGRC will strictly prohibit retaliation against any person with grievance, witness, or any other participant in the grievance redressal process by reason of such participation. Any concerns about the retaliation related to this process should be disclosed by the party to the Grievance Redressal Committee via SGRC at NISH website or in person.
   5.       No proxy will be allowed: The aggrieved student shall have to apply individually and represent his/her case before the Grievance Redressal Committee – in other words no proxy will be allowed to represent his/her case

SGRC shall maintain confidentiality of information shared throughout the grievance process. All information collected will be treated as confidential and will not be disclosed to third parties without the consent of the parties involved. However, disclosures may be required for the purpose of fact-finding or efforts to resolve the grievance. Parties involved in the grievance process will also have to maintain the confidentiality of the information discussed during the fact-finding process and the identity of the grievant.

SGRC shall maintain a grievance register. SGRC register will be treated as confidential and may not be accessed by anyone other than the members of Grievance Redressal Committee.

 

IV. Grievance Redressal and Procedure for Employees

Purpose

To address the numerous problems of the diverse staff from varied backgrounds, the staff grievance redressal cell was formed and to resolve the issues of the staff. The Staff Grievance Redressal Cell attempts to address genuine problems and complaints of staff whatever be the nature of the problem. The Cell desires to maintain and promote an unprejudiced working environment. It enables a staff to express feelings by initiating and pursuing the grievance procedure in accordance with the rules and regulations of the institution. Grievance Cell enquires and analyses the nature and seriousness of the grievances in a strictly confidential manner. Emphasis on procedural fairness has been given with a view to “an impartial and fair approach to the staff grievances”.

Scope

To provide smooth and effective functioning of Grievance Redressal related activities in the institution.

Objectives of Staff Grievance and Redressal Cell

1.       Encouraging the staff to express their problems /grievances freely and openly without any fear of being victimized.
2.       To support those staff who have been deprived of the services offered by the institution, for which he / she is entitled.
3.       To make officials of the institution responsive, accountable and courteous in dealing with the staff.
4.       To ensure effective solution to the staff grievances with an impartial and fair approach.
5.       Redressal of Staff Grievances to solve their work related issues.
6.       To coordinate between staff and departments / Sections to redress the grievances.
7.       To direct ways and means to the staff to redress their problems.

Roles and Responsibilities

• To create a platform where staff can point out their problems, regarding various matters.
• Take necessary steps for improvement in the light of grievances.
• The staff representatives and staff members of grievance redressal cell act as facilitators to communicate and sort out the grievances at the department level.

Procedure

1.       A signed hard copy of the complaint will submit in person to the convener of the committee and the convener shall discuss it with the members of the committee.
2.       First incident statement will be taken from both parties involved and an enquiry will be conducted.
3.       On completion of the proceedings and submission of the report to the head of the institution, will decide the action to be taken, depending on the gravity of the complaint.
4.       The committee will communicate the final decision to the concerned with proper record.

Grievance Redressal Cell Members

1.       Executive Director, NISH
2.       Dr. Suja Kunnath, Professor, Head NDS
3.       Ms. Shirly G, Head New Initiatives
4.       Ms. Daisy Sebastian, Coordinator – Academics and Clinics
5.       Ms. Raji Gopal, Sr. Lecturer, Head DHI
6.        Ms. Bini Mahesh, In Charge HR Cell

 

V.   Committee to Address Sexual Harassment @ NISH (CASH-NISH)

In pursuance of UGC (Prevention, Prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment of women employees and students in higher educational institutions) Regulations, 2015 read with Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and in partial modification by UGC, Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) is re-constituted as under to deal with complaints relating to sexual harassment at work place.

The committee has been constituted by the Executive Director and has the following members.

Chairperson	Ms. Daisy Sebastian Coordinator, Academic & Intervention Programs    Contact No: 9446795454 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Convenor	Ms. Raji Gopal, Coordinator-Degree (HI) Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Contact no. 9846241024
Member	Dr. Anne Varghese Head - Allied Services Contact no: 9846146340 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Member	Dr. Vinitha George Head-  ASLP Contact no: 7090690938 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Member	Mr. Gopakumar G Finance Officer Contact no: 9847133155 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Member	Ms. Anu J. Rajan Faculty - Degree (HI) Contact no: 9961104779 (Message only) Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Member	Ms Raji NR Incharge- BSc CS Contact No: 9446845711 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Member	Ms. Soja Oliver Administrative Officer Contact No: 9048920238 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Member	Adv. Elsamma Prayikalam Representative of NGO- SAKHI Contact No: 944-749-1792 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

This committee will oversee all complaints from employees, students or visitors regarding sexual harassment. A sub-committee will perform the investigation and report to the full-body CASH-NISH so as to review and take appropriate action. The ICC shall comply with the procedure prescribed in the aforementioned UGC Regulations 2015 and the Sexual Harassment Act for inquiring into the complaint in a time-bound manner.

If the ICC concludes that the allegations made were false or malicious, or the complaint was made knowing it to be untrue or forged, or misleading information has been provided during the inquiry, the complainant shall be liable to be punished as per the relevant provision of the aforementioned UGC Regulations 2015.

The Convenor, CASH-NISH shall receive the written/signed/verbal/typed complaints of sexual harassment, if any, on behalf of ICC and shall coordinate the deliberations of the ICC on the complaints received.

Who can approach CASH-NISH for help?

Any student, faculty, staff or client of National Institute of Speech & Hearing.

Definition of Sexual Harassment

"Sexual harassment" includes any unwelcome sexually inclined behaviour, whether directly or indirectly, such as:

1.       Physical contact and advances
2.       Demand or request for sexual favours
3.       Sexually coloured remarks
4.       Showing any pornography, or
5.       Any other unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of sexual nature

What are the possible actions that can be taken against the accused if found guilty?

1.       Warning
2.        Written apology
3.       Bond of Good behaviour
4.       Adverse remark in the confidential report
5.       Stopping of increments/promotion
6.       Suspension
7.       Dismissal
8.       Any other relevant actions

If you think you are being harassed, what should you do?

• Send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

To know more about ICC procedures, click (English) here. You may also refer to www.shebox.nic.in. Your complaint will be kept CONFIDENTIAL

Inquiry process

• The inquiry shall be completed within a period of ninety days from the date of complaint.
• Upon completion of the inquiry, the ICC shall provide a report of its findings to the Executive Director within a period of fifteen days from the date of completion of the inquiry and such report be made available to the concerned parties.
• If the allegations against the respondent have been proved, it shall recommend punitive actions to be taken against the respondent to the Executive Director.
• The Executive Director shall act upon the recommendation within sixty days of receiving it. 

Caveat

All female faculty members, non-teaching staff and students must bear in mind that such complaints are of an extremely serious nature and should, on no account, be made in a frivolous manner. This platform should not be misused to settle personal scores, or for any other non-genuine reason

Useful documents and notices

1.       UGC / MHRD Notifications
2.       Sexual Harassment Electronic Box
3.       Sexual Harassment Handbook

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VI. Curbing the menace of ragging at NISH

Anti-ragging Policy

Ragging in any form is strictly forbidden inside the campus. The University Grants Commission has banned ragging of students in institutions of Higher Learning. The students are therefore directed to strictly desist from any kind of ragging. Any form of ragging if reported is liable for punishment under penal law and NISH will follow UGC regulations on curbing the menace of ragging in higher educational institutions, 2009 to award punishment. Ragging is a cognizable offense and NISH will not hesitate to take stern action against offenders.

The following Constitutes ragging

1.       Any conduct by any student or students, whether by word spoken or written or by an act, which has the effect of teasing, treating or handling with rudeness a fresher or any other student.
2.       Exploiting the student or students for completing academic task ans financial extortion
3.       Any act of physical abuse including all its variants - sexual abuse, homosexual assaults, stripping, forcing obscene and lewd acts, gestures, causing bodily harm or any other danger to health of a person.
4.       Any act that prevents or disrupts the regular academic activity of other students

Curbing the menace of ragging at NISH 

1. Purpose

            To define the procedures for curbing the menace of ragging in Campus

2. Scope

            All graduates and post graduate students

3. Responsibility

1.       Head, Anti-ragging committee
2.       Convener, Anti-ragging committee
3.       Members, Anti-ragging committee
4.       Anti-ragging squad
5.       Mentors

4.0 Duties

4.1 Head, Anti-ragging committee

•          Constitute anti-ragging committee and anti-ragging squad as per the directions of Hon. Supreme Court of India, UGC regulations and the University of Kerala.
•          Make arrangements to include the policy on ragging and the details of members of anti-ragging committee in the website as well as in the student hand book

4.2 Convener, Anti-ragging committee

•          Convene committee immediately after the commencement of first year classes.
•          Instruct the class coordinators to assign a mentees to the seniors (mentors) as per UGC regulations
•          Collect the filled up affidavit from all students and their parents from class coordinators

4.3 Anti-ragging squad

•          Make surprise raids on hostels and inspect places of potential ragging
•          Investigate incidents of ragging and make recommendations to anti-ragging committee

4.3.1 Squad

•          Class coordinators of II year courses

4.4 Anti-ragging committee

●       Monitor anti-ragging activities at NISH

●       Consider recommendations of anti-ragging squad

●       Spell out suitable punishment to those who found guilty

4.4.1 Members of the anti-ragging committee

1.       Executive Director (Head, Anti-ragging committee)
2.       Convener, Anti-ragging committee
3.       Secretary, Anti-ragging committee
4.       Representative of police administration
5.       Representative of local media
6.       Representative of NGO-youth activity
7.       Head, Administration
8.       Administrative officer
9.       Teacher Associate, EIP
10.   Representative, non-teaching staff
11.   Chairman, college union (KU & KUHS)
12.   Vice-chairman, college union (KUHS)
13.   Class coordinator 1st year classes (BASLP, BOT, Msc Audiology & Msc SLP, DHI)
14.   Class representatives 1st year classes (BASLP, BOT, Msc Audiology & Msc SLP, DHI)
15.   Parent of 1st year student

4.5 Mentors

•          Help the fresher to settle down in Trivandrum
•          Give moral support by taking the role of elder brothers or sisters

5 Procedure

5.1 submitting affidavit

•          Affidavits are obtained from any of the two web sites www.antiragging.in or www.amanmovement.org
•          Signed printout of affidavit by students and parents are collected
•          College details also updated through www.amanmovement.org

5.2 Punishment awarded for the incidence of ragging

•          Take action as said in the Ragging Policy of NISH to curb the menace of Ragging

6.0 Related orders and Formats

1.      Copy of summary of UGC regulations on curbing the menace of ragging in higher educational institutions, 2009

2.      Copy of summary of the judgment of the Hon.Supreme Court delivered on 8th May, 2009

3.      Affidavit by student

4.      Affidavit by parents

5.      Minutes of anti-ragging committee meeting

7.0 Related Records

1.      Affidavit by students

2.      Affidavit by parents

3.      List of members of anti-ragging committee

4.      Attendance of anti-ragging committee meeting

5.      Mentor- Mentee list