Krishna Hostel Genenral Rules For Residents

( Janki Devi Memorial College)

GENENRAL RULES FOR RESIDENTS

  1. Every resident is compulsorily a member of the Hostel Mess. During vacations, the mess will not be function. Cooking in the rooms is not allowed.
  2. Every resident is responsible for the care of the Hostel property she uses. Residents found responsible for any damage to the Hostel property will be charged for damage, individually or collectively, as the case may be, and disciplinary action will be taken as per rules.
  3. The Hostel is ordinarily available to all residents from the opening day of the academic session. All residents are required to vacate their rooms by the end of each academic session or immediately after their examination.
  4. Residents leaving the Hostel must hand over possession of their rooms before leaving and must obtain a clearance certificate and a gate pass from the Hostel Office. The possession of the room has to be given to the caretaker.
  5. Residents who discontinue their course in the mid of the session/detained/ failed in their last examination will become non bona fide from the date of their discontinuation of their course/detained/failed respectively and will vacate the Hostel within seven days from the date they become non-bona fide.
  6. Residents are not allowed to hand over the keys of their rooms to any person other than the Assistant Warden / Warden, Hostel Administration. One key of the room shall remain with the Assistant Warden /Warden.
  7. All residents must be in the Hostel on the evening before the College reopens.
  8.  No relaxation of hostel timings shall be allowed to the students for attending coaching classes.
  9. Residents must bring in their own crockery and cutlery for use in their rooms.
  10. Each resident must bring her own mattress, pillow, blanket, linen, bucket and mug. The Hostel will not provide these items.
  11. Residents can bring their own laptops. They will be responsible for their safety.
  12. Cooking, Washing of clothes (except undergarments) and ironing of clothes is strictly prohibited in the rooms.
  13. Daily attendance will be marked in the Attendance Register: Summer (March to October) 8:00 p.m. and winter (November to February) 7:30 p.m.
  14. All residents must be present for Attendance, unless prior leave has been sanctioned from the Hostel Administration. Violation of this rule could lead to strict disciplinary action, including expulsion from the hostel.
  15. The responsibility of keeping their rooms and bathrooms clean and tidy will rest with the residents.
  16. In case any resident remains away from the Hostel without informing the Hostel administration in writing, it will be presumed that she has left the Hostel, and the Hostel administration reserves the right to take possession of the room and re-allot it to another eligible 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.
  17. Lights and fans should always be switched off when leaving the rooms, common room, library etc.
  18. The residents are to keep their rooms locked when they leave the room. One key has to be deposited with the Hostel Office. The Hostel is not responsible for loss of valuables due to theft or fire. However, any case of theft is to be reported immediately only to the Hostel authorities. In no case will the resident report the matter directly to the police.
  19. Residents are requested not to leave their belongings in verandahs, garden, laundry, toilets, etc. Unclaimed items shall be confiscated by Hostel officials.
  20. No activity of any resident should disturb the peace and tranquility of other residents of the hostel and the college.
  21. Residents should intimate in writing to the office immediately any changes in the addresses and telephone number of parents, and in case of local guardian, duly verified by the parent/s.
  22. The Warden or their nominee(s) shall have the right to enter the residents’ room to make a surprise check or for an inquiry/ search, as and when considered necessary.
  23. Proper entry of guests of residents in the register available with the security guard at the Hostel gate is mandatory.
  24. Residents are expected to give due respect to the Hostel staff (office employees, mess, safari karamcharis, mails, security staff, etc.). If and when a resident encounters any problem with or notices any lapse on the part of any employee, she may report the same to the Housekeeper/Warden. In case the resident/s is/ are not satisfied with the action taken by the Warden, the matter may be brought to the notice of the Provost. Any act of misconduct towards the Hostel employee on the part of the resident/s will be treated as an act of serious breach of discipline.
  25. No notices can be put up on the Notice Boards of the Hostel without written permission/signature of the Warden. Sticking of unauthorized 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.
  26. Residents are expected to come to the dining hall, common room, visitors’ room and the Hostel Office properly dressed.
  27. Residents are not allowed to entertain their visitors at the Hostel gate.
  28. Residents are expected to actively participate in the various Hostel activities, including running of the mess, cultural activities, library and maintenance of garden, computer facility or any other duty assigned to the residents by the Housekeeper/Warden.
  29. The residents are not allowed to privately engage any person for personal services.
  30. No employees of the Hostel/ contract staff should be asked to do personal jobs by any resident.
  31. Electric kettles, room heaters or hot plates are not allowed. Anyone found using such appliances will be liable for disciplinary action, including a fine and cancellation of her seat in the hostel.
  32. Residents are advised not to bring jewellery or keep large sums of money in their rooms. The hostel authorities will not be responsible for any loss.
  33. Defacing walls, doors, corridors and cupboards by writing, painting or pasting posters, notes etc. with glue/ tape / nails etc. is not allowed. Any violation, whatever the extent, will lead to severe disciplinary action.
  34. Smoking cigarettes, hookah or consumption of alcoholic drinks/intoxicating drugs, etc. is strictly prohibited in the hostel. Anyone found indulging in such activities will be liable for disciplinary action, including expulsion from the hostel.
  35. Pets are not allowed. Students are discouraged from feeding any animal or bird in and around the Hostel and College premises.
  36. College takes cybercrime very seriously.
  37. Hostel will organize cultural/social nights in which a female guest will be allowed.
  38. No personal vehicle of the residents will be allowed in the College and Hostel.  
  39. Residents are not permitted to receive male, guests in their rooms. Female guest may, however, be met in the visitor’s room.
  40. Residents who intend to remain absent from the Hostel overnight, or for a period of few days, are required to take leave in advance from the Housekeeper/Warden.  Failure to do this will be considered an act of indiscipline and disciplinary action may be taken as per the rules.
  41. RAGGING IN ANY FORM CAUSING MENTAL AND PHYSICAL AGONY AND ABETMENT OF RAGGING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED UNDER UNIVERSITY ORDINANCE XV-C AND WILL INVITE POLICE ACTION UNDER IPC. For instance, entering into junior’s room without his/her consent by the senior would tantamount to trespassing and ragging.
  42. At the time of admission, every student shall be required to sign a declaration/undertaking that she submits herself to the disciplinary jurisdiction of the Provost, Warden and other authorities of the College who may be vested with the authority to exercise discipline under the Act, the statues, the ordinances and Rules that have been framed there under by the College/University.
  43. Residents are required to see the Hostel Notice Board for announcements made from time to time.
  44. It is mandatory for students to maintain the minimum required attendance (75%) in their academic subject; failing which, admission to the hostel in the subsequent semesters may be denied. Attendance in all assessment related tasks is compulsory
  45. If any resident is found marking proxy attendance for another resident, both residents will face disciplinary action.
  46. General complaints regarding civil and electrical works on the floors should be  reported in office hours in the complaint register available at the reception.
  47. Residents are expected to maintain silence in the room and corridor after 10:00 P.M and every resident is expected to be in her room.
  48. Hostel Timings for residents:-

  • Residents are required to report to the hostel by 8:00 P.M sharp during 
    Summer (March-October) and at 7:30 P.M in winters (November-February).
  • It is mandatory for every resident who is present in the hostel premises to have her marked present in the attendance register during roll call time.
Note- No resident can leave the hostel for a late night without prior written permission in advance.