Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy
JGU does not tolerate organised crime, corruption or bribery in any form. The university's principles and commitments are set out here and apply to everyone who studies, works or does business with it.
Our Commitments
- Zero tolerance for bribery, corruption, fraud, extortion and money laundering.
- No involvement in organised crime, and no dealings with people or organisations that are.
- Honest, open and fair dealing in admissions, appointments, purchasing, research funding and examinations.
- Protection for anyone who reports wrongdoing in good faith.
Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy
Policy Details
- Policy Name: Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy
- Year Reviewed: 2026
1. Purpose and Principles
1.1 The policy protects the integrity of the university and states its principles on organised crime, corruption and bribery.
1.2 It rests on integrity, transparency, accountability and zero tolerance.
1.3 It supports SDG Targets 16.4, 16.5 and 16.6.
2. Scope and Definitions
2.1 Bribery means offering, giving, asking for or accepting anything of value to influence a decision or gain an improper advantage.
2.2 Corruption means abuse of position for private gain, including fraud, favouritism and conflicts of interest.
2.3 The policy covers all dealings of the university, in India and abroad.
3. Policy Statement
3.1 No one may offer, pay, ask for or accept a bribe, directly or through another person.
3.2 Gifts and hospitality must be modest, open and recorded, and must never be linked to a decision.
3.3 Conflicts of interest must be declared and managed.
3.4 The university does not deal with organised crime and does not take part in money laundering or the movement of illicit funds.
3.5 Facilitation payments, political donations on the university's behalf and payments to public officials to obtain an advantage are forbidden.
4. Roles and Responsibilities
4.1 The Governing Council sets the tone and receives annual reports.
4.2 The Office for Ethical Compliance oversees the policy, trains staff, receives reports and investigates them.
4.3 Heads of schools and offices apply the policy in their areas.
4.4 Vendors and partners agree to the policy in their contracts.
5. Procedure
5.1 Contracts include anti-bribery clauses and a right to audit.
5.2 Purchases, appointments and admissions follow written, documented processes.
5.3 Staff receive training on joining and at regular intervals.
6. Reporting and Non-Retaliation
6.1 Concerns can be reported in confidence to the Office for Ethical Compliance.
6.2 Reports are investigated fairly and promptly.
6.3 No one who reports in good faith will suffer retaliation.
7. Consequences and Monitoring
7.1 Breaches lead to disciplinary action, termination of contracts and, where the law requires, reference to the authorities.
7.2 The Office for Ethical Compliance reports on cases and training to the Governing Council each year.
8. Review
8.1 The policy is reviewed at least once every year and was last reviewed in 2026.
