Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)

Mangaluru, Jul 9: Deputy commissioner (DC) of Dakshina Kannada, Dr Rajendra K V strictly instructed the principals and chiefs of all engineering colleges to abide by the holiday given for rains to all educational institutions. Violation will be dealt with strictly, said the DC.

Speaking at the meeting that was held with principals of all engineering colleges of the district to take precautionary measure under natural calamity management, the DC said, “Holidays are declared for educational institutions for the safety of students due to incessant rains. Administrative boards of colleges have to follow that strictly.

“First a survey needs to be done about the mode through which all the engineering college students reach the college. This includes students from rural area, those who reside in hostels and other accommodation. When the district administration announces holiday, it should be mandatorily given. Action will be taken under disaster management act on any institution found to violate the same.

“If district administration takes out an order that is authorised and final. It should be followed without fail,” he said.