After receiving a representation from the students of the college, the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has issued notice to the principal of Hindu College over not providing accommodation to girls in
After receiving a representation from the students of the college, the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has issued notice to the principal of Hindu College over not providing accommodation to girls in the hostel.
A senior official from the DCW said the commission has received a representation from students of the college regarding high fee structure and “discriminatory rules” for girls in the newly constructed 200-seat hostel.
“The representation states that the college is not yet providing accommodation to girls in the hostel despite the hostel having been constructed. The same has been highlighted in a newspaper report in a leading daily,” the official said.
The report also mentions that the decision of not providing hostel has been taken in the wake of protests by students against discriminatory practices and rules of the college against girl students, the official added.
The notice issued to principal Anju Srivastava said, “Prima facie, such an act by the college appears to be discriminatory and a violation of the Constitutional rights of women. The fact that a prestigious college such as Hindu College has allegedly taken such a step is even more disturbing.”
“The Delhi Commission for Women therefore directs you to respond to all allegations raised in the complaint received from the students of Hindu College,” it said.
Mr Srivastava has been asked to send her reply within 48 hours of the notice.
“Failing which appropriate action, under law will be taken,” the notice said.
