Baby Chakraborty | KalimNews | July 5, 2025 | Kolkata : Kasba Law College is set to reopen its doors from Monday after a prolonged closure that began last Wednesday, following growing concerns over campus unrest. The reopening, however, will come with several strict conditions in place to ensure the safety and security of students and staff.
Education Minister Bratya Basu had expressed his displeasure over the college’s indefinite closure, particularly as it came at a critical time when semester exams were approaching. The closure of the college had effectively stalled academic progress, with several students still waiting to fill up their first semester forms. Basu had called for immediate action to resolve the matter, which led to a swift intervention from the authorities.
The issue reached the Calcutta High Court on Thursday, where a decision was made that the college’s reopening would be determined by the authorities and the management committee. In a meeting with the committee members, it was decided that the college would reopen under certain conditions. A formal notification was issued, outlining the specific guidelines for students and faculty when they return to campus on Monday.
Key conditions for the reopening include restricted operational hours, with the college only running from 8 am to 2 pm. Students will have the opportunity to fill out first-semester forms between 10 am and 12 pm. The college authorities also specified that fourth, sixth, and eighth-semester students will be allowed to submit their project papers between Tuesday and Thursday, with each semester scheduled for a specific day. Fourth-semester students are to come on Tuesday, sixth-semester students on Wednesday, and eighth-semester students on Thursday, between 9 am and 12:30 pm.
A crucial security measure introduced in the guidelines is that no one will be allowed to enter the college campus without presenting a valid photo ID. Furthermore, students are required to inform the security guard at the gate about the reason for their visit. Unauthorized entry or vague explanations will not be tolerated.
The college’s management committee has also made arrangements for increased security presence on campus. Discussions are ongoing about which gate students will use for entry and exit, as well as whether certain facilities like the union room, guard room, and washrooms will be allowed to be used for other purposes. In the interim, the college has requested Kasba police to ensure adequate security until the situation stabilizes.
Adding to the security changes, the college has terminated its previous security agency and appointed Varun Mahali to oversee security operations in the interim. It is also anticipated that two additional security guards will be hired from a new agency to further bolster safety.
While the reopening signals a return to normalcy, the management committee has made it clear that the college will only function under close scrutiny, with safety protocols strictly enforced. The authorities are hopeful that these measures will help restore a conducive learning environment for the students, and prevent any further disruptions to academic activities.
