Kohima, May 8 (MExN): The Angami Students’ Union (ASU) has re-instated students’ code of conduct on May 8. The Union cautioned that any student found in alcohol joints, cyber cafes or any other places in uniforms are unacceptable during school hours.
In such cases, proprietors will also be equally penalized. Students in uniform roaming about during school hours shall be monitored, stated a statement released by Vimetsino Yakhro, Secretary Education ASU and Zhovito Rikha, Convenor, Grievances Cell ASU.
Students in uniform found indulging in any immoral activities shall be penalised both inside and outside the school. The Union stated that it shall not tolerate if any threat or any form of disrespecting the teachers and staffs is reported.
ASU warned students against forming gangs and involving in gang fights, adding that such behaviour would be seriously dealt with. It stated that student in uniform found taking any intoxicant substances shall not be tolerated.
ASU reiterated that sale of any tobacco products in and around the school campus is strictly prohibited. Students below the age of 18 are not allowed to drive vehicles.
Further, it prohibited usage of government vehicles for dropping and picking up of students from schools.
Stating that some private colleges, schools, coaching institutes and hostels are managed by individuals for profit and business leading to astronomical rates of fees with little or no facilities, ASU informed that regulation of these institutes will be sincerely monitored along with the concerned authorities.
The union discouraged imposition of fines against failed subjects and absentees.
Regulates tuition fee limits
The ASU resolution on tuition fee structure will be maintained and adhered to in all Angami jurisdiction till further notification. The tuition fee structure include class 10 and below – Rs 700 per students as monthly fee with at least 5 classes a week and minimum 1 hour for every class; home tuition rate – Rs 2000 only shall be charged as monthly fee with minimum 1 hour for every class.
The ratio of teacher/students for a single tuition batch should be 1:6. The above fee structure is strictly (only) for urban areas, whereas, ASU directed all its units to formulate their own fee structure in their respective village and jurisdiction.
The union cautioned that any person who fails to comply with the norms will be severely dealt with and requested all institutions within its jurisdiction to take note of the regulations.
It also asked the public to notify the union’s office in case of any non-compliance. For queries and further information, contact 9863344317/8794983064.
