BHUBANESHWAR: Ravenshaw University in Cuttack revoked its earlier order restricting the presence of girl students, faculty and non-teaching employees after 5.30 pm on the institution’s campus.
"The university has decided to issue a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to be followed during work hours for both faculty, non-faculty members, and research scholars," Vice Chancellor Sanjay Naik said.
"Other safety measures will also be taken on the campus soon," he said.
University officials informed that the order was revoked hours later as it was wrongly interpreted.
With the FM Autonomous College student’s self-immolation over alleged sexual harassment by a Head of the Department triggering national outrage, the university’s order gained significance, only to be withdrawn because of its misinterpretation.
The university had on Thursday released an order that stated that no female faculty, staff and and students would be permitted to remain in the workplace or on campus after 5.30 pm.
“The decision will remain in place until a formal Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is issued, which will outline the necessary guidelines and protocols for work hours and safety measures,” the order read.
The original order issued on Thursday sparked strong reaction, prompting the university to withdraw it within hours.