Code of Conduct and Ethics
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PRINCIPAL
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The Principal should oversee and monitor the administration of the academic programme and general administration of the Institute to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the overall administrative tasks and assignments.
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The Principal should work as admission authority for the Institute to implement admission process as per prescribed norms.
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The Principal should make strategic plan for overall academic development.
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The Principal should discuss and approve financial estimates, annual reports, accounts and audit reports time to time with the concerned authority.
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The Principal should plan the budgetary provisions and go through the financial audited statements of the Institute.
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The Principal has authority to take all the necessary actions as and when required to maintain discipline in the Institute.
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The Principal should form various college level committees which are necessary for the development of the Institute.
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The Principal should encourage Teaching Staff to update their knowledge by attending seminars/workshops/conference.
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The Principal should encourage Teaching Staff to author text books and publish research papers in reputed International / Indian Journals/Magazines and Periodicals.
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The Principal should provide leadership, direction and co-ordination within the Institute.
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The Principal should periodically review this Code of Conduct. As it deems necessary to ensure that this Code of Conduct conforms to applicable Laws ,to meets or exceeds Institute standards and any weaknesses
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The Principal should convene meetings of any of the authorities, bodies or committees, as and when required.
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The Principal should Plan major annual events in the college, such as annual day, sports events, cultural events, etc.
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The Principal should ensure that directions issued by the management are strictly complied with or, as the case may be, implemented.
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The Principal should ensure that quality in education and academic services is maintained for continuous improvement and turn the students into better individuals and responsible citizens of the country.
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The Principal should ensure that the long-term and short-term development plans of the Institute in their academic programmes are duly processed and implemented through relevant authorities, bodies, committees and its members.
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The Principal should forward performance appraisal report of all Teaching Staff members of the Institute and submit it to the Management.
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The Principal shall be responsible for submission of an annual report on the progress achieved in different developmental and collaborative programmes to the various committees and Management.
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR TEACHING-TEACHING STAFF
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Teaching Staff should report to the college at least 10 minutes before the commencement of college timing.
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The work plan of teaching Staff should ensure, in the most productive manner, with regard to the roles, jobs and targets assigned to them by Institution.
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Whenever a Teaching Staff intends to take leave, the Teaching Staff should get the leave sanctioned in advance and with proper alternate arrangements made for class. In case of emergency, the academic coordinator must be informed with appropriate alternate arrangements suggested.
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Once the subject is allotted the Teaching Staff should prepare Study Plan.
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The Teaching Staff should get the Study Plan and course file approved by Principal. The course file should be maintained as per the prescribed format.
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The Teaching Staff should not involve himself/herself in any unethical practice while doing continuous assessment.
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The Teaching Staff must strive to prepare himself / herself academically to meet all the challenges and requirements in the methodology of teaching so that the input may be useful for the student community at large.
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Every Teaching Staff should maintain academic record book.
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The Teaching Staff should engage the full 60 minutes lecture and should not leave the class early.
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The Teaching Staff should use “Information Communication Technology (ICT)" tools for effective delivery of lectures.
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The Teaching Staff should encourage students asking doubts /questions.
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The Teaching Staff should take care of slow learner students and pay special attention to their needs in remedial classes.
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The Teaching Staff should motivate the students and bring out the creativity / originality in the students and should make him / her available for doubt clearance.
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Every Teaching Staff demonstrates a high standard in teaching and learning by:
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Engaging students in their learning working to achieve high level outcomes for all students
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Maintaining records to manage, monitor, assess and improve student learning
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Using research and student achievement data to inform professional practice
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Engaging in reflective practice and developing their professional knowledge and teaching skills
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Supporting the personal and professional development of others
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Providing constructive feedback to colleagues that is considered positively and become helpful for further growth and development
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Assisting in developing and mentoring less experienced Teaching Staff members
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Accepting responsibility for their own professional learning and development
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Test, mid-term, prelim exams, submissions of assignment, presentation, viva and mock examination must be conducted as per the schedule.
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All the Teaching Staff members are required to submit their Self Evaluation Report at the end of every term of the academic year in the prescribed format.
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Teaching Staff are expected to update their knowledge by attending seminars / workshops / conference, after obtaining necessary permission from the Principal.
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Teaching Staff should attempt to publish research papers and articles in reputed International / Indian Journals, Magazines and Periodicals. Further they should also author and coauthor textbooks as per changing curriculum.
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Every teacher is expected to extend his/her beneficial influence in building up the personality of students and he/she should associate himself/herself actively in such extra- curricular activities.
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In addition to the teaching, the Teaching Staff should take additional responsibilities as assigned by Principal in academic, co-curricular or extra-curricular activities.
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR STUDENTS
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All students must observe and strictly follow the disciplinary rules and regulations of the Institute.
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Any act of indiscipline or misbehavior by any student will attract strict disciplinary Action.
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Damage to Institute & campus property due to negligence/lack of care would attract punishment and compensation for loss caused.
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Students shall only use the dust bins for disposing waste materials in classrooms to make the college campus free from plastic and other garbage.
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No person shall be invited to address or entertain the students of the college, without the prior written permission of college authorities.
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Students are prohibited from indulging in anti-institutional, antinational, antisocial, communal, immoral or political expressions and activities within the Campus.
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Disciplinary action will be initiated against students indulging into eve teasing, molestation, ragging, harassment, bullying and untoward incidents.
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All Educational tours or Industrial visits shall be accompanied by the Teaching Staffs after obtaining necessary undertaking from the Parents / Guardian of the students’ and with the written consent of the management
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Unauthorized entry of outsiders into the campus as well as hostels is strictly prohibited. Without specific permission of the authorities, students shall not bring outsiders to the College.
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Any case of criminal activity or violation of law and order in the College Campus will be reported to the police.
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Every student must carry with him / her college and campus I-card every day while attending lectures and appearing for various examinations and should be produced when demanded by the authorized persons of the Institute.
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At the time of issuing a book, the Identity Card must be presented
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If student has lost I-card, it should be reported immediately to office and the librarian with an application.
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Students must be cooperative with classmates and teachers on various academic and developmental activities in the campus as well as outside the campus.
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We believe in inculcating a sense of discipline, belongingness and commitment of the students by observing a dress code.
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Students are expected to wear college uniform regularly as per the schedule prescribed.
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Students are expected to be in decent dress code on casual days.
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The student should switch off their mobile phones while in the classroom and Library and during any event at Auditorium the mobiles are prohibited as per notification.
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Mobile phone is strictly prohibited in the exam hall during the examination. Loss or theft of mobiles, modern means of communications, valuables and other belongings are at students’ risk.
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Student must report the institute at 8.45 a.m. and present in the assembly.
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Student must punch in the biometric attendance machine at the time of entry as well as leaving the premise.
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Student must be regular in attending all lectures throughout the year.
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Student must seek permission in advance for any kind of absenteeism.
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Student should have at least 75% attendance in the Lectures of every subject
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If the student is found irregular in attendance, disciplinary action will be taken.
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The student coming late shall not be allowed to enter the class without Principal’s permission.
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On no account will students be allowed to remain absent for any mid-semester, term-end examination conducted by the Institute or continuous assessment conducted. The student will be entirely responsible for such absence.
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Candidates must appear at the examination hall half an hour before the commencement of the examination.
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Mobile phone is strictly prohibited in the exam hall during the examination. If the mobile is seized by any authority during the examination, it will not be returned in any circumstance.
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Candidates should not communicate, transfer and pass on any cheating / copy / writing material to one another in any manner during the examination.
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A candidate is permitted to bring the following items to an exam: pen, pencil, and, if specifically permitted, non programmable calculators. All equipments brought to the examination must be placed on the candidate’s desk and kept in view during the examination.
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All students should follow the rules of university ordinance No. 257 dated on 5th October 2017 published by university examination department.
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Loud/impolite talk/use of abusive language which offends the listener would be dealt with serious action.
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Students are expected to spend their free time in the Library/Reading Room.
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Ragging is strictly prohibited in the campus. If any student found involved in such kind of activities action will be taken against students indulging and abetting in as per the Directions of Hon’ble Supreme court of India.
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MAHARASHTRA ACT NO. XXXIII OF 1999, THE MAHARASHTRA PROHIBITION OFRAGGING ACT, 1999. (As modified up to the 29th August 2012)
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Cancellation of admission and also debarred from taking admission in any institution in India.
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Suspension from attending classes.
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Withholding/Withdrawing scholarship / fellowship and other benefits.
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Debarring from appearing in any test/examination or other evaluation process.
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Withholding results.
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Debarred from representing the institution in any regional, national or international meet, tournament, youth festival etc.
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Suspension / expulsion from the institution.
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Collective punishment if larger number of students are involved in the act of ragging.
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An FIR filed without any exception with local police station.
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ACCOUNTANT
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Accountant should prepare accounts, taxes and tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting and other tax requirements.
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Accountant should prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports.
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Accountant should establish tables of accounts, and assign entries to proper accounts.
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Accountant should assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
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Accountant should provide all the necessary account statements and documents for various committees of the institute.
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Accountant should provide all necessary accounting documents and financial statements for yearly account audits.
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Accountant should carry audits at regular interval
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Accountant should maintain the proper record of petty cash account
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Should take additional responsibilities if required as assigned by Principal
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR LOWER DIVISION CLERK
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Should maintain the muster and leave records of all employees of the institution.
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Should maintain all document files.
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should distribute and collect admission forms
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Should distribute I Cards to students and staff.
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Should ensure the eligibility of the students and prepare related documents to submit them to Savitribai Phule Pune University within prescribed time limit.
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Submit the student Pro-rata, eligibility and other required documents to Savitribai Phule Pune University as well as various regulatory authorities.
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should take additional responsibilities if required as assigned by Principal
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Provide all necessary student data to prepare various committee reports
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR CLASS IV EMPLOYEES
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Peon should report the college on time.
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Peon should maintain cleanliness of office, classes, conference room, auditorium, computer lab and staff rooms.
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Peon should do all the work assign by the staff members.
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Peon should always carry I Card and wear proper uniform.
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Peon shall not get involved in any anti social habits.
CODE OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
I.TEACHERS AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Whoever adopts teaching as a profession assumes the obligation to conduct him/her in accordance with the ideal of the profession. A teacher is constantly under the scrutiny of his students and the society at large. Therefore, every teacher should see that there is no incompatibility between his precepts and practice. The National ideals of education which have already been set forth and which he/she should seek to inculcate among students must be his/her own ideals. The profession further requires that the teachers should be calm, patient and communicative by temperament and amiable in disposition.
Teachers should:
1. Adhere to a responsible pattern of conduct and demeanor expected of them by the community;
2. Manage their private affairs in a manner consistent with the dignity of the profession;
3. Seek to make professional growth continuous through study and research;
4. Express free and frank opinion by participation at professional meetings, seminars, conferences etc. towards the contribution of knowledge;
5. Maintain active membership of professional organizations and strive to improve education and profession through them;
6. Perform their duties in the form of teaching, tutorial, practical, seminar and research work conscientiously and with dedication;
7. Co-operate and assist in carrying out functions relating to the educational responsibilities of the college and the university such as: assisting in appraising applications for admission, advising and counseling students as well as assisting the conduct of University and college examinations, including supervision, invigilation and evaluation;
8. Participate in extension, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities including community service.
II. TEACHERS AND COLLEAGUES
Teachers should:
1. Treat other members of the profession in the same manner as they themselves wish to be treated;
2. Speak respectfully of other teachers and render assistance for professional betterment;
3. Refrain from lodging unsubstantiated allegations against colleagues to higher authorities; and
4. Refrain from allowing considerations of caste, creed, religion, race or sex in their professional Endeavour.
III. TEACHERS AND THE STUDENTS
Teachers should:
1. Respect the right and dignity of the student in expressing his/her opinion;
2. Deal fairly and impartially with students regardless of their religion, caste, political, economic, social and physical characteristics;
3. Recognize the difference in aptitude and capabilities among students and strive to meet their individual needs;
4. Encourage students to improve their attainments, develop their personalities and at the same time contribute to community welfare;
5. Inculcate among student’s scientific outlook and respect for physical labor and ideals of democracy, patriotism and peace,
6. Be affectionate to the students and not behave in a vindictive manner towards any of them for any reason;
7. Pay attention to only the attainment of the student in the assessment of merit;
8. Make available to the students even beyond their class hours and help and guide students without any remuneration or reward;
9. Aid students to develop and understanding of our national heritage and national goals;
10. Refrain from inciting students against other students, colleagues or administration.
IV. TEACHERS AND AUTHORITIES:
Teachers should:
1. Discharge their professional responsibilities according to the existing rules and adhere to procedures and methods consistent with their profession in initiating steps through their own institutional bodies and/or professional organizations for change of any such rule detrimental to the professional interest;
2. Refrain from undertaking any other employment and commitment including private tuitions and coaching classes which are likely to interfere with their professional responsibilities;
3. Co-operate in the formulation of policies of the institution by accepting various offices and discharge responsibilities which such offices may demand;
4. Co-operate through their organizations in the formulation of policies of the other institutions and accept offices;
5. Co-operate with the authorities for the betterment of the institutions keeping in view the interest and in conformity with dignity of the profession;
6. Should adhere to the conditions of contract;
7. Give and expect due notice before a change of position is made
8. Refrain from availing themselves of leave except on unavoidable grounds and as far as practicable with prior intimation, keeping in view their particular responsibility for completion of academic schedule.
V. TEACHING AND NON-TEACHING STAFF:
1. Teachers should treat the non-teaching staff as colleagues and equal partners in a cooperative undertaking, within every educational institution
2. Teachers should help in the function of joint staff-councils covering both teachers and the non-teaching staff.
VI. TEACHERS AND SOCIETY
Teachers should:
1. Recognize that education is a public service and strive to keep the public informed of the educational programs which are being provided;
2. Work to improve education in the community and strengthen the community's moral and intellectual life;
3. be aware of social problems and take part in such activities as would be conducive to the progress of society and hence the country as a whole;
4. Perform the duties of citizenship, participate in community activities and shoulder responsibilities of public offices;
5. Refrain from taking part in or subscribing to or assisting in any way activities which tend to promote feeling of hatred or enmity among different communities, religions or linguistic groups but actively work for National Integration.