St. Xavier's College

GENERAL RULES OF DISCIPLINE

With their enrolment in the college, the students have to abide by the rules and regulations of the college framed in accordance with the norms set by the Government, the University and the Authorities of the college.

Students are expected to observe these rules strictly

• The Principal is the supreme authority in the college. He is entitled to suspend, dismiss or take any punitive measures against the misconduct of students.

• The college begins with a prayer everyday recited on the public address system. Students are expected to stand wherever they are and participate silently in the prayer.

• Students should be prompt and punctual.

• Students should dress modestly and use decent language in their communication.

• Every student should handle college property with care. He/she should keep the classroom clean and tidy. Students found guilty of  writing or scribling on the walls of any  building of the college should be severely punished.

• Students should not enter or leave a class when a session is in progress without the permission of the teacher.

• The use of mobile phones, particularly camera phone by students during working hours is forbidden.

• Smoking, consuming alcohol, ragging, eveteasing, using abusive language and other anti social activities are strictly prohibited.
• Without the previous sanction of the Principal, the students are not permitted.

                1) to convene or attend meetings of any kind in the college campus.

                      2) to make use of megaphones and loud speakers in the campus.

                      3) to collect subscription of any kind

                      4) to stick notices anywhere on the college campus.

                      5) to invite persons who are not approved of by the Principal and the Heads of Departments.

• Photo identity cards will be issued to all students in the college. He/she is expected to wear or keep it during the working hours in  the college. A student who is unable to  produce his ID card on demand should be reprimanded and fined.

Anti-Ragging Cell

1. Sri. George Mathew P. (Principal) 04829-243249
2.  Sri. Joseph Augustine 04822-251578
3.  Sri. Johny P.J. 04829-242022
4. Sri. Thomas Joseph 04829-212400
5. Smt. Philominas P.S. 04829-238551
6. Dr. Mathew Emmanual 04822-231373
7. Sri. Sunny Jose 04829-236494
8. Sri. Payas Varghese 04842-745766

The Procedure For Imposition of Punishment

• The Principal of the college shall be the disciplinary authority in respect of the students in the college.

• If it comes to the notice of the Principal that a student or a class of students have committed misconduct as referred to in Rule  5 above and that the Principal perceives that there is prima facie enough material in the allegation against the delinquent  student, he shall immediately pass an order suspending the student/students from the college.

• If the Principal thinks that the delinquency alleged in the complaint requires further investigation/enquiry, he shall report the matter to the Staff Council. After reporting the matter and after seeking the views of the Council, the Principal shall appoint a competent teacher or a team of teachers to enquire into the matter and to submit the report at the earliest.

• The Enquiry Officer so appointed shall conduct enquiry without delay after gathering oral or written evidence from the complainant as well as the person against whom the allegations/ delinquency, were made. The Enquiry Officer also shall give fair and responable opportunity to all parties and shall submit a report to the Principal. Based on the report, the Principal shall take appropriate action, which he deems fit, including the imposition of the following punishmen

                 1) Imposition of fine.

                      2) Issuance of compulsory transfer certificate.

                      3) Dismissal from the College.

In the event of imposition of fine, dismissal or compulsory issuance of transfer certificate, the Principal shall forward the order along with the report to the University.

Students’ Grievences Redressal  Committee

There is a Students’ Grievances reddressal Committee in the College constituted by the Principal. The Chairman of the said committee shall be the Principal. The committee shall consist of three teachers nominated by the College Council of whom one shall be a lady teacher. The Chairman of the College Union as well as the Secretary shall be the ex-officio members of the said committee. The committee shall meet once in every month and evaluate the steps taken to frame guidelines or general instructions or directions for the maintenance of peaceful atmosphere in the campus.

Right to Appeal

A student against whom the disciplinary orders had been passed; shall have a right to appeal to the Board for Adjudication of students’ Grievances as provided in chapter 27 of Mahatma Gandhi University Statute 1997. The appellate authority shall have the power to set aside, modify or cancel the order, provided the appeal is found to be genuine and filed within the period of 30 days from the date of receipt of the order. The appellate authority shall also have the power to condone the delay in filing the appeal if it is proved to the satisfaction of the appellate authority by the appellant that he was prevented by sufficient cause from preferring the appeal within the time.

• A student will be permitted to register and appear for the semester examination only if he/she secures not less than 75% attendance in the respective semester.

• The University shall have the power to condone shortage of attendance upto 15% on valid ground if recommended by the Head of the Institution.

• In cases of medical necessity the attendance may be condoned to 65% but only once.

• Attendance shall be marked at the beginning of each class - lecture, practical or tutorial, by the teacher concerned.

• Students shall occupy their seats before attendance is taken. Late comers can enter the classroom only with the permission of the teacher.

• Absence of two periods a day shall be considered an absence for a whole day, and absence of one  period for half day.

• Application for leave should be forwarded to the Principal through the class warden. It should be countersigned by the parent or guardian.

• Application for leave should be made in advance or on the very day of return

• Disciplinary action will be initiated against those who repeatedly absent without sufficient reason

• A student absenting himself without leave for more than 15 consecutive working days will have his/her name removed from the roles and he/she will have to pay all college fees due before he/she is readmitted.

• Students participating in sports and games or any other college union activities should get prior sanction from the Principal on prescribed form recommended by the concerned Head of the Department or Teacher -in-charge.

•  The responsibility of making sure that he/she has the required attendance rests only with the student.

• Compliance with these rules make a student eligible to appear for the End Semester Examination.