No events after 4pm, Ramjas students told

‘No functions after 4pm’ and ‘no DJs’ are some of the new set of rules introduced at Delhi University’s Ramjas College. The rules, issued by acting principal PC Tulsiyan , has left teachers and students miffed.

These rules apply for farewell, fresher’s party and all other functions held in the college.

The notice sent to teachers on April 20 states that these are the criteria to get permission for holding an event in the college. The principal has put down these terms and conditions to maintain a noise-free academic atmosphere in college, it said.

“All functions must conclude strictly by 4pm. No audio amplification (speakers) of any kind will be permitted. No DJ will be permitted. The permission for the same will only be given if it is a written recommendation by the teacher of the concerned department,” the notice says.

The notice further states that at least two teachers, one of them a woman, must remain till the function concludes.

Teachers have called this notice regressive and said such a regulation is uncalled for in an educational institution where students are adults. “Why should they be under teachers’ supervision in a non-class environment?” asked a teacher, on condition of anonymity.

Several students said they were disappointed and pointed out that such bizarre rules have been implemented ever since Tulsiyan has taken charge. Rajendra Prasad, the longest serving principal of the college, retired on February 28.

“The working hours are from 8.30am to 5pm. So there can be no function after that. Women are part of these events, so we have to take care. It is a college and not a club, so these rules had to be brought in,” said Tulsiyan.

The rule comes three months after a violence erupted between students and members of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, following cancellation of a literary event in which JNU student Umar Khalid was invited.