ANTI RAGGING SQUADS(ARS)

Roles and Responsibilities

Every institution shall constitute a smaller body to be known as the Anti-Ragging Squad, to be nominated by the Head of the Institution, with such representation as may be considered necessary for maintaining vigil, oversight, and patrolling functions. The squad shall remain mobile, alert, and active at all times. Provided that the Anti-Ragging Squad shall have representation of various members of the campus community and shall have no outside representation. It shall be the duty of the Anti-Ragging Squad to be called upon to make surprise raids on hostels and other places vulnerable to incidents of, and having the potential for, ragging, and shall be empowered to inspect such places. It shall also be the duty of the Anti-Ragging Squad to conduct an on-the-spot inquiry into any incident of ragging referred to it by the Head of the institution/Proctorial Board or any member of the faculty or any member of the staff or any student or any parent or guardian or any employee of a service provider or by any other person, as the case may be; and the inquiry report along with recommendations shall be submitted to the Anti-Ragging Committee for action under clause (a) of UGC Regulation 9.1. Provided that the Anti-Ragging Squad shall conduct such an inquiry observing a fair and transparent procedure and the principles of natural justice, and after giving adequate opportunity to the student or students accused of ragging and other witnesses to place before it the facts, documents, and views concerning the incident of ragging, and considering such other relevant information as may be required.