Tuesday, January 14, 2020

NCW notice to TN college for expelling four girl students who consumed liquor

TNN | Jan 14, 2020, 04.32 AM IST


Chennai: In the wake of a complaint against expelling four girl students of a college for consuming beer during a house party in Nagapattinam district, National Commission for Women (NCW) has issued a notice to the college asking it “to look into the matter and take appropriate action as per law”.

In a letter to the principal of Dharmapuram Adhinam Arts College in Mayiladuthurai, Shyamala S Kundar, member of the commission, citing the complaint by All India Private Colleges Employees Union (AIPCEU) which alleged harassment/indecent representation of women, said, “The action taken in the matter may please be communicated within 30 days from the date of receipt of the letter.”

The students in college uniform were seen celebrating the birthday of one of the girls at her house in Sitharkadu village. The incident came to light when a clip of the celebration was circulated on social media. After disciplinary enquiry, the college administration expelled all four students.

“The punishment is severe and it could end their education. Instead of reforming the students with lighter punishment, the college has taken an extreme step which has jeopardised their future. It amounts to harassment of women,” said K M Karthik, founder of AIPCEU and the complainant. He said the commission is considerate of the fate of the girls and sought a reply within 30 days.

“The entire matter was blown out of proportion. If boys drink and socialise it wouldn’t be an issue at all. It only became an issue as girl students consumed drinks. It was not done on the premises of college for it to take action,” said Sudha Ramalingam, senior advocate and social activist. “This is not the way to treat the students. The college could have reformed and educated them on the evils of drinking. But, to expel them is too harsh a punishment and it’s not for any educational institution to handle students like this. Students should be handled with compassion, caution and care. The intervention of national commission for women is good enough,” she said.

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