Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)

(Prevention of Sexual Harassment – POSH)

Policy Statement [Name of Institution] is committed to providing a workplace and academic environment free from sexual harassment. In accordance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and UGC Regulations, the ICC is constituted to handle complaints and promote gender sensitization.

Core Objectives

  • Prevention: To create a campus culture that is respectful and safe for all genders through workshops and awareness programs.

  • Prohibition: To enforce a strict code of conduct that prohibits any form of unwelcome physical, verbal, or non-verbal conduct of a sexual nature.

  • Redressal: To provide a fair, confidential, and time-bound mechanism for the investigation and resolution of complaints.

Who Can File a Complaint? Any aggrieved woman (student, faculty, staff, or even a visitor) can approach the ICC regarding an incident that occurred within the campus or during institutional activities.

Mechanism for Redressal

  1. Submission: A written complaint should be submitted to the Presiding Officer of the ICC within 3 months of the incident.

  2. Inquiry: The committee will conduct an inquiry following the principles of natural justice.

  3. Confidentiality: The identity of the complainant and the witnesses is kept strictly confidential as per legal mandates.

  4. Timeline: The inquiry must be completed within 90 days.

Contact Details

  • Presiding Officer: [Name of Faculty Member]

  • Contact Number: [Phone Number]

  • Email: [icc@college.edu]