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Delhi University issues Rs 1 lakh bond rule to stop campus vandalism during polls
In a move to maintain campus cleanliness and curb vandalism during Delhi University Student Union (DUSU) elections, the University of Delhi has issued new notification, released on Friday, focuses on discipline, accountability, and adherence to legal standards, based on acts, court orders, and Lyngdoh Committee MEASURES TO PREVENT DEFACEMENTStudents must now submit an anti-defacement affidavit at admission, similar to anti-ragging declarations. Colleges will organise orientation programmes on discipline and protecting public property during 'walls of democracy' will be designated per institution for campaign posters. An online portal at both university and college levels will allow students to report AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR CANDIDATESEach candidate must sign a Rs 1 lakh bond when filing nominations, pledging not to deface property. False name use must be reported to police within 24 can lead to fines of up to Rs 25,000, suspension, rustication, expulsion, or disqualification. Campaigning restrictions ban posters, rallies, roadshows, loudspeakers, and vehicles. Electronic outreach is VERIFICATION RULESCandidates can only use names from secondary and senior secondary certificates, with changes allowed only via official government AND ENFORCEMENTEach college will form a 'College Committee for Prevention of Defacement of Property' while a university-level committee will monitor debates will be hosted and uploaded online. Outsider entry will be strictly controlled with possible biometric ON DUSU OFFICE-BEARERSOnly three venues -- Conference Centre, Shankar Lal Hall, and Room No. 22 at the Arts Faculty -- can be booked for official events with guest houses or hostels is BACKING AND CONSEQUENCESThe rules align with the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984, Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 2007, and court Election Committee will ensure strict compliance.- Ends
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