Discipline and Disciplinary Action

  • In case any resident remains away from the Hostel for more than 3 days without informing the Hostel administration in writing, it will be presumed that she has left the hostel, and hostel administration reserves the right to take possession of the room and re-allot it to another student. The luggage of the resident concerned, if any, will be deposited in the store/any other room of the hostel. If the luggage is not claimed within three months, the Hostel Administration may dispose it off in any manner considered suitable. A penal rent @ 20/- per day in addition to the normal charges for the period during which the luggage remains unclaimed shall be payable by the concerned person.
  • Admission shall be terminated in case of a student against whom disciplinary action has been taken by a department/college/hostel of the University of Delhi.
  • Outstanding hostel and mess dues exceeding the amount of hostel caution money will result in the room/s of resident/s being double-locked.
  • Defaulters, especially regular defaulters who leave lights and fans switched on when leaving the rooms, common room, Library etc.
  • Failure to immediately intimate in writing to the Office any changes in the addresses and telephone number of Parents and Local Guardians, duly verified by the guardian. The Provost, the Warden or their nominee shall have the right to enter resident’s room to make a surprise check or an inquiry/search, as and when considered necessary.
  • Failure to give due respect to Hostel staff (office employees, mess and safai karamcharis, malis and security staff).
  • If and when residents encounter any problem with or lapse on the part of any employee she may report the same to Resident Tutor /Warden
  • In case the resident/s is/are not satisfied with the action taken by the RT/Warden in this regard, the matter may be brought to the notice of Provost. However, residents shall not take the law in their own hands and do anything to hurt the honour and dignity of hostel employees. Any act of misconduct towards the hostel employees on the part of a resident/s will be treated as an act of serious breach of discipline.
  • Sticking of unauthorised bills, posters or notices in any of the public spaces within the Hostel premises is strictly prohibited and violation of this provision shall be treated as an act of serious indiscipline on the part of the defaulter. No notices can be put up on any of the notice boards of the Hostel without written permission/signature of the administration.
  • The hostel does not permit the use of refrigerators/induction plates and high wattage equipments greater than 800 W including, but not limited to electric iron, immersion rod, induction stove, heater and blower in the rooms. The use of electrical appliances such as heater, blower, electric iron, immersion rod etc. in the hostel by the residents is strictly forbidden. Any attempt to use such equipment or appliance in the room may lead immediate eviction as it threatens the safety of the hostel.
  • The residents are warned not to tamper with the electrical installations in the rooms or in the Hostel premises including but not limited to Water pump, WiFi etc. The passwords should not be shared with random people as it affects the availability of bandwith to the hostellers. Disciplinary action will be taken against those who violate these rules.
  • Sticking material on the walls damages the plaster and paint on the walls. The residents are requested to avoid such defacement. This may lead to withholding security charges to cover the cost of fresh whitewash in the rooms.
  • The residents are not allowed to engage any person for personal services. No employees of the Hostel should be asked to do personal job by any resident.
  • Possession/consumption of Alcoholic drinks, Narcotics, Drugs and smoking is strictly prohibited in the hostel.
  • Indulging in ragging in any form
  • Any resident found forging parent’s/authorised guardian’s signature, giving false information about whereabouts when asked by the authorities will be expelled from the hostel.
  • Residents are expected to maintain high hygiene standards in their rooms, washrooms and common areas. For clarification on usage of various essential facilities, residents are advised to consult fellow residents, floor in-charge, housekeeper or RT/Warden.