DIMAPUR, AUGUST 23 (MExN): Angami Students’ Union (ASU) today brought out a ‘Student’s Code’ keeping in mind the “wellbeing of the daily affairs of the students.”
A press note from ASU informed “it has been brought to light that various detrimental activities are being blatantly committed by the students both outside and inside many institutions.”
The code cautioned that any student found in alcohol joints, cyber cafes or any other places in uniforms are unacceptable during school hours. And in such cases, the proprietors of alcohol joints and cyber cafes will also be equally penalized. Students in uniform roaming about during school hours shall be thoroughly checked and monitored, it added.
The ASU informed that any student in uniform found indulging in any immoral activities shall be penalized both inside and outside the school. “Beyond that, if any threat or any form of disrespecting the teachers etc shall not be tolerated. If any such incident occurs and if complaints are received then stern action shall be initiated against such insubordinate students.”
The ASU Student Code also warned students against forming gangs and involving in gang fights, adding that such behaviour would be seriously dealt with. Such practices must be discouraged by parents, teachers and the public by reporting any such gang activities, it added.
Further it said any student in uniform who are found taking any intoxicants or any form of abusive substances shall not be tolerated.
The ASU also asked students in uniform below 18 years not to drive vehicles and if caught shall be penalized. Further reaffirming its earlier standing resolution, the ASU prohibited usage of government vehicles for dropping and picking up of students from schools.
It also asked students to dress appropriately and decently; cautioned that any cases of abuse amounting to harassment of students shall not be tolerated; and called for the strict implementation of concession of students transportation fare by taxis and buses. Any cases of breach or denial of concession must be reported immediately, it added.
The ASU meanwhile pointed out that some private colleges, schools and hostels are managed by individuals for profit and business leading to astronomical rates of fees with little or no facilities. Coupled with that, imposition of fines against failed subjects and absentees are prevalent. It warned that “such practices in some institutions are very well noted and necessary action will be initiated.”
The ASU reiterated that sale of any tobacco products is strictly prohibited in and around educational institutions’ and violators are liable to action by the union.
Regarding tuition rates and private tuition fees, the ASU said that its resolution on tuition fee structure will be maintained and adhered to in all Angami jurisdiction till further notification.
The tuition fee structure include class 10 and below- Rs. 500 per students as monthly fee with 5 classes a week and minimum 1 hour for every classes; home tuition rate – Rs. 2000 only shall be charged as monthly fee with minimum 1 hour for every class. The ratio of teacher/students for a single tuition batch should be 1:6.
The above fee structure is strictly only for urban areas, whereas, the ASU directed all its units to formulate their own fee structure in their respective villages and jurisdiction.
It cautioned that any person who fails to comply with the norms will be severely dealt with and requested all institutions within its jurisdiction to take note of the regulations. It also asked the public to notify the union’s office in case of any non compliance.
Queries and information regarding the cited issues can be intimated through SMS or by calling the Convener, Action Committee in these numbers: 8575770556/7085178381.
