SBSC (Evening) has officially warned the students of loitering during class hours.
In a formal notice on 14th August, Arun Kumar Attree, the Principal of Shaheed Bhagat Singh College (evening), announced that ‘strict disciplinary action’ would be taken against any student who isn’t in class during scheduled hours and is roaming around the campus without a proper reason.
The principal stated that these measures are important to be taken due to the disruption which is caused by the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections every year. He told the Indian Express that the election campaign is used as a reason not to attend classes. He aims to increase class attendance for students with this directive.
The notice specified that,
All students of the college are hereby informed that they must attend their classes strictly as per the scheduled timetable. Students are not permitted to loiter on campus during the period when their class is going on.
According to the college principal, the ban only applies to people who choose to loiter in groups rather than attend planned classes. The notice said,
Any students found loitering without a reason during their class will be liable for strict disciplinary action as deemed appropriate.”
The principal underlined that the action is also intended to keep the campus safe and orderly by removing any chance for ragging or other types of harassment. He emphasised that the goal was to protect the interests of the students, not to place excessive limitations. He informed the Indian Express that the college offers socialising opportunities and spaces to its students and that they are free to utilise the canteen, library, and other common spaces if they are not scheduled in for classes at that time. He also added that to help students with their academic and extracurricular activities, Shaheed Bhagat Singh College (Evening) has extended its library’s completely air-conditioned reading hall hours till midnight.
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Anjali Kumari Jha