Student Union & Campus Guild

Section 24: Student Union & Campus Guild Handbook

24.1 Supreme Court Lyngdoh Committee Electoral Guidelines

All higher education institutions (HEIs) in India must follow the Supreme Court Lyngdoh Committee recommendations (Order 2006):

• Age Limits for Candidates:
  • Undergraduate (UG): 17 to 22 years.
  • Postgraduate (PG): Up to 25 years.
  • Research Scholars (M.Phil / Ph.D.): Up to 28 years.
• Academic Standing: Minimum 75% attendance record and no academic backlogs or supplementary exams in past semesters.
• Disciplinary Record: Candidate must have no criminal record or campus disciplinary suspension.
• Poll Expenditure Limit: Maximum ₹5,000 per candidate for the entire election campaign.
• Campaigning Restrictions: Complete prohibition of printed posters, vehicle rallies, loudspeakers, or political party funding on campus. Hand-made posters and student assemblies permitted.

24.2 Representation & Gyapan (ज्ञापन) Workflow

1. Drafting Official Memorandums: Use Sangathan's Letterhead & Gyapan Builder with official reference numbers (SU/YYYY/MM/XXX).
2. Student Signature Petitions: Attach live digital verified student petitions to formal representations submitted to Vice Chancellors, Deans of Students Welfare (DSW), and Wardens.
3. Action Taken Report (ATR) Tracking: Record administrative response deadlines (14-day statutory turnaround) and log official minutes.

24.3 Campus Governance & Welfare Cells

• Hostel & Mess Quality Audit: Daily mess meal quality ratings with photo verification, hostel allotment grievance tracking, and study hall maintenance logs.
• UGC Anti-Ragging Cell: Maintain anti-ragging squad rosters, anonymous reporting desks, and annual compliance logs under UGC 2009 Regulations.
• Live Election Tally Desk: Real-time booth-by-booth vote counting tally interface with live lead calculation for Central Panel candidates.

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