Section Nine
Library material borrowed by any member is subject to recall if needed by the library.
Section Ten
Any material not returned or renewed within 60 days of the date due will be considered LOST.
Article Three: Fines
To encourage timely return of library materials and to provide optimal sharing of the collections, fines
are charged for overdue items. Borrowers are responsible for returning or renewing items by the due
date. If items are not returned within the due date, fines become retroactive to the first overdue day,
at following rates.
Section One
For overdue books, the fine is Rs.
10/– per book per day.
If the material borrowed is course
material, and it is not returned within the allocated time, a fine of Rs. 50/– for each extra hour
will be charged.
Section Two
In case of loss or damage, the student will be charged three times the current price of the item.
Section Three
Additionally, a disciplinary fine is to be made, which will amount to Rs. 500/– on first time
violation, and Rs. 1,000/– on subsequent violations. If a patron continues, the case will be
referred to Ethics and Ethics and Disciplinary Committee.
Section Four
Overdue and fine notices will be sent through official email accounts. All library fines are paid
only with the accounts department. The library account will be blocked if the fine exceeds Rs.
10,000/–.
