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Now, a Rs 20,000 fine for protesting near JNU’s academic, administrative buildings | Delhi News

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Students at Jawaharlal Nehru University can now face a penalty of Rs 20,000 for engaging in activities such as holding dharnas, hunger strikes, group bargaining, and any form of protest around the residence of any member of the university and within a 100-meter radius of any academic and administrative complex.

A Chief Proctor Office manual that listed the “rules of discipline and proper conduct of students of Jawaharlal Nehru University” was approved by the Executive Council of the University on November 24.

This manual outlined punishments for various acts, including protests, forgery, and “organising events such as freshers’ welcome parties, farewells, or disc jockey (DJ) events in JNU premises without prior permission.”

The document stated “ It was strongly felt to review the existing disciplinary rules and regulations of the Office of the Chief Proctor. There are no substantially approved rules and regulations on proper conduct and discipline of students by the statutory body (i.e Executive council) of JNU in vogue…”

The rules apply to all students of the university, including part-time students, whether admitted before the commencement of these rules or after.

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According to the document, students can be fined up to Rs 6,000 for holding events without prior permission, and/or they may have to carry out JNU Community Service.

In addition, for dharnas, gheraos, and other kinds of demonstrations, along with a fine of Rs 20,000, students might also be evicted from the hostel for two semesters and might also be rusticated and declared out of bounds of the JNU campus for two semesters.

The JNU Students Union issued a statement on Monday, saying,  “The stringent measures outlined in the manual are aimed at stifling the vibrant campus culture that has defined JNU for decades. Such excessive regulations are intended to discourage open discussions, dissent, and intellectual exploration, which are fundamental to the spirit of our university. According to the new manual, protests before any academic building can lead to rustication, eviction from the hostel and a fine of Rs.20,000. Moreover, a student who commits any act that the JNU Admin considers to be of moral turpitude can be fined up to Rs.10,000”

“Moreover, any act that the VC or any ‘competent authority’ considers to be an act of indiscipline can lead to rustication, eviction from the hostel and a fine of Rs.20,000. Wall Posters and Graffiti, which the JNU Admin considers defacement, will lead to expulsion, rustication, eviction from the hostel and fine of Rs.20,000. Further, the JNU Chief Proctor Manual lacks clarity on several crucial aspects, leaving room for misinterpretation and arbitrary implementation. Such ambiguous rules can lead to unfair and discriminatory practices, jeopardizing the rights of individual students” it added.

The statement further said, “The JNUSU demands that the university administration immediately revoke the new manual of the office of the Chief Proctor Manual. Decisions affecting the entire student community should be made collectively, ensuring diverse perspectives are considered. We appeal to the student community to stand united against the attempts of the administration to impose the new dictatorial CPO manual and come together protect the essence of JNU – a space that fosters critical thinking, inclusivity, and the fearless pursuit of knowledge”

Earlier in August this year, two students of JNU were penalised with a fine of Rs 10,000 each by the university administration, which found them guilty of misbehaving with a warden of Shipra hostel on the campus. This was later withdrawn by the administration after retaliation from the students.



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