Unfair practices by institutionsIn the recent past, NAAC has been receiving complaints regarding unfair practices adopted by institutions in the preparation of the self-study report (plagiarism) and during peer team visits. The Executive Committee of NAAC has resolved that any institution indulging in any unfair practice will be debarred from applying for accreditation. Institutions are therefore requested to ensure that all claims made in the self-study report are validated prior to its submission to NAAC. Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, President, Telangana Library Association Member, Advisory Board, National Library, KolkataUGC-Emeritus Fellow (2009-11) Professor in Library and Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad (super-annuated). Formerly Director, UGC-Academic Staff College (2006-8). Formerly President of Indian Association of Teachers in Library and Information Science (IATLIS) and Association of British Scholars (AP Chapter) .