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19. In reply to the above submissions, learned counsel for the College authorities contended as follows:-

"(a) The disciplinary proceedings against the students are governed by the Tamil Nadu Government Educational Rules. In exercise of the powers conferred under the above said Rules, the discipline and code of conduct of students have been framed and communicated to students through the calendar of the College. Under Rule 97 of the said Rules, the Principal shall have full power to inflict various punishments which includes expulsion in the interest of other students and the institution concerned. As per Regulation 18 of the Students Discipline and Code of Conduct of the College, the students contravening the code of conduct and discipline, are liable to be suspended or summarily dismissed from the College.