The ASSAM PROHIBITION OF RAGGING ACT, 1998
assam · 1999
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Assam Prohibition of Ragging Act, 1998
- S. 2Section defines terms used in the Assam Prohibition of Ragging Act, 1998, including "educational institution," "ragging," and "victimised student."
- S. 3Section 3 bans ragging in educational institutions in Assam.
- S. 4Section penalizes ragging in educational institutions with up to six months imprisonment and/or a fine of up to ten thousand rupees.
- S. 5Section 5 mandates expulsion and public announcement for students found guilty of offenses under section 4.
- S. 6Section 6 mandates immediate investigation and disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion, for students found guilty of ragging upon complaint.
- S. 7Section 7 holds educational institution heads accountable for failing to address ragging complaints, subjecting them to disciplinary action and potential government inquiry.
- S. 8Section 8 allows students to appeal expulsion or rustication orders to the Commissioner and Secretary of Assam's Education Department within 15 days.
- S. 10Section 10 specifies that only Courts of Judicial Magistrate of the First Class can try offences under the Assam Prohibition of Ragging Act, 1998.
- S. 11Offences under this Act may be tried Act No
- S. 13(1) The State Government may make rules for carrying out all on any of the purposes of this Act
- S. 14(1) The Assam Prohibition of Ragging Assam Ordinance, 1998 is hereby repealed
- S. 1973Compounding
- S. 1998Section ensures repealed ordinance actions are treated under corresponding provisions of the Act.