ICC

Internal Complaint Committee (ICC)

(Related to the Sexual Harassment at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013))

Why Internal Complaint Committee (ICC)?

It is formed according to the provisions of the POSH ACT-Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act of 2013, 9^th December 2013. (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal).
It is also mentioned in University Grants Commission (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of sexual harassment of women employees and students in higher educational institutions) Regulations, 2015- 2^nd May 2016.

Internal Complaint Committee sensitises the female faculty members and students on the prevention and prohibition of sexual harassment of woman at work place. According the Supreme Court’s order, Sexual Harassment is any unwelcome:

• Eve-teasing

• Unsavoury remarks

• Jokes causing or likely to cause awkwardness or embarrassment

• Gender based insults or sexist remarks

• Unwelcome sexual overtone in any manner such as over telephone (obnoxious telephone calls)

• Touching or brushing against any part of the body

• Displaying pornographic or other offensive or derogatory pictures cartoons, pamphlets or sayings

• Forcible physical touch or molestation

• Physical confinement against one's will and any other act likely to violate one's privacy.

Objectives

• To promote awareness about sexual harassment through educational initiatives that encourages and fosters a dignified and safe environment for women on campus.

• To provide a neutral, confidential and supportive environment for the campus community who may have been sexually harassed.

• To ensure fair and timely resolution of complaints about sexual harassment.

• To provide information regarding counselling and support services on the campus.

• To ensure that students, faculty and staff are provided with current and comprehensive information on sexual harassment and assault.

Functions of ICC:

• To prevent sexual harassment at workplace.
• To prevent discrimination and sexual harassment against girls by promoting gender amity among students and employees
• To conduct periodical programmes on women empowerment.
• To provide conducive environment and congenial atmosphere for women.

Who can approach ICC?

Any aggrieved woman who has suffered harassment at workplace can approach ICC.Aggrieved woman includes:
    a. Woman who is an employee, or
    b. Someone visiting workplace, or
    c. Student

ICC Committee Composition