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DU Clamps Down on Campus Protests, Bans Outsiders from Demonstrations

The University of Delhi has mandated prior written permission for organizing any assembly, protest, or rally on its campus. Organizers must submit a signed physical application to the Proctor's Office and local police at least 72 hours in advance. The university explicitly stated that digital communications like emails or social media posts will not be considered valid permission. Furthermore, it has prohibited the participation of outsiders, including students not enrolled at DU, in such campus activities.

Key Points: DU Mandates Prior Permission for Campus Protests, Bars Non-Students

  • 72-hour prior written permission required
  • Physical application to Proctor & Police mandatory
  • Digital communications not valid for permission
  • Non-DU students barred from participation
  • Violations may lead to rustication or police action
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DU issues strict guidelines for campus demonstrations, bars non-students from participation

Delhi University issues strict guidelines requiring 72-hour written permission for campus assemblies and prohibits participation by non-DU students.

"Any violation... will attract strict disciplinary action... which may include rustication, expulsion, initiation of police proceedings. - DU Official Notification"

New Delhi, March 23

The University of Delhi on Monday made prior written permission mandatory for organising any assembly, protest, dharna, rally, or similar activity within its campus.

In an official notification, the University directed that organisers must submit a signed physical application to the Proctor's Office and the concerned local police authorities at least 72 hours in advance. The application must include details such as organiser information, programme nature, duration, logistics, speakers, and expected participation.

The University clarified that no digital communication, including emails, social media posts, or WhatsApp messages, will be treated as valid permission. It also barred the participation of outsiders, including non-Delhi University students, in such activities on campus.The administration warned that violations will invite strict action, including rustication, expulsion, and possible police proceedings.

"All students, teachers, staff and other concerned persons that prior written intimation and permission from the Competent Authority are mandatory for any assembly/gathering/protest/demonstration/dharna/march/procession or similar activity within the premises of the University of Delhi. The organisers are mandatorily required to submit a physical/hard copy of the application, in person, duly signed by them, containing the following information to the Proctor's Office, University of Delhi, and to the concerned Local Police authorities (DCP/SHO of the respective area) at least 72 hours in advance," the official notification said.

Any organisers or participants of any protests are prohibited from inviting or bringing in any "outsiders", including students not enrolled in DU. Failure to follow the rules could result in strict disciplinary action, including rustication, expulsion, or even initiation of police proceedings, the notification read.

The notification added, "Under no circumstances shall any electronic communications, pamphlets, posters, notices, social media posts, WhatsApp forwards, or any other material, whether printed or digital, be regarded or accepted as constituting official intimation or permission from/to the University. Organisers and participants are strictly prohibited from inviting, bringing, or allowing outsiders, including students not enrolled at the University of Delhi, to participate in or join any such activity on campus. Any violation of these directions will attract strict disciplinary action against the organisers, participants and abettors, which may include rustication, expulsion, initiation of police proceedings and/or any other measures as deemed appropriate by the Competent Authority."

- ANI

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Rohit P
While I understand the need for order, this feels like a clampdown on spontaneous student expression. What if something urgent happens? By the time you get permission, the moment is gone. The 'no digital communication' rule is also very outdated. 🤔
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Aman W
Barring non-DU students is the right call. Campuses are for learning, not for becoming a stage for every political party's youth wing to create drama. Let DU students handle DU issues.
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Sarah B
As an alumna, I'm concerned. University is where we learn to engage with society. Completely isolating the campus from outside voices, even from students of other universities on shared issues, seems counterproductive to that education.
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Vikram M
The intention might be good, but the implementation is harsh. Rustication for a protest? That's a life-altering punishment. There should be a graded system of warnings first. This notification reads more like a threat than a guideline.
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Nisha Z
Finally! Maybe now we can have some peace on campus and focus on studies, placements, and extra-curriculars without constant disruptions. A university's primary job is education, not hosting protests every other day.

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