Student protesting against IIT Bombay's ‘veg-only’ table policy fined ₹10,000

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₹10,000 on one of the students who participated in the silent protest against the “vegetarian-only" table at the institute. The institute has also launched an inquiry to identify other protestors. The institute's Mess Council which has earlier said six tables in a common canteen of three hostels will be designated for “vegetarian food only", held a virtual meeting on October 1, according to media reports.

During the meeting, the Mess Council of Hostel 12, 13, and 14 said, “This act was a premeditated attempt to disrupt the peace and harmony within the mess, in defiance of the advice provided by the Associate Dean SA (Students’ Affairs)…" Last month, the mess council sent an email to all its residents informing them about the designated “vegetarian-only" tables where only veg food will be taken. "Compliance is crucial. Any violation identified by the mess team (Council) will attract proper action and imposition of appropriate penalties.

Such violations will also be considered in disciplinary action, as they disrupt the harmony, we aim to maintain in our dining facilities," said an email sent on Wednesday by the Mess Council to the students of hostels 12, 13, and 14. The email said "Some people can't resist the view and smell of non-veg food during their dining" and this may create health issues as well. “Our primary goal is to ensure that every resident enjoys a very comfortable and pleasant dining experience.