Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)

Preamble

In accordance with the UGC (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women Employees and Students in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2015, the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Regulations, 2016, the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) of the College is established. The ICC is responsible for addressing complaints related to sexual harassment within the college environment.

Objectives of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)

The ICC's primary objectives are:

  • Prevention of Sexual Harassment: To ensure a secure environment for all female students and women employees.
  • Prohibition and Redressal: To take consistent and proactive measures for the prevention, prohibition, and redressal of sexual harassment complaints.
  • Awareness and Education: To conduct awareness drives by displaying policies on women's welfare and anti-sexual harassment, organizing workshops, and hosting expert talks, as well as distributing posters and other informational materials.
  • Dignified and Safe Environment: To foster a respectful and supportive workplace for women staff members.

Constitution of ICC

Sl No

Name

Position

1

Dr. Saritha S

Presiding Officer

2

Dr. Tressa Michael

Member

3

Ms. Sangeetha Jamal

Member

4

Ms. Jomina John

Member

5

Ms. Kuttyamma A J

Member

6

Mr. Reji V V

Member

7

Ms. Anitha Varghese

Member

8

Mr. Milan Zacharia

Student Vice  Chairperson

9

Ms. Gloriya Antony

Student Representative

10

Ms. Elsa Maria Manoj

Student Representative

College's Zero Tolerance Policy

The College maintains a zero tolerance policy towards sexual harassment. It is fully committed to creating and maintaining a safe and conducive work and academic environment for all students and employees. To facilitate the reporting of grievances, complaint boxes have been placed at different locations on the campus.

The College is highly vigilant in addressing issues of harassment and promoting gender sensitivity. Any female student or employee who feels aggrieved is encouraged to fearlessly approach the ICC for redressal of any sexual harassment concerns.

Filing a Complaint

A complaint can be filed via email at icc@rajagiritech.edu.in. Upon receiving a complaint, the ICC shall:

  1. Preliminary Enquiry: Conduct a preliminary investigation to assess the veracity of the allegations. This will involve gathering documentary evidence and recording statements from witnesses, including the complainant.
  2. Report Submission: The ICC will then submit a preliminary enquiry report to the Principal, accompanied by all original documents and evidence collected during the enquiry process.

Support and Preventive Actions

The ICC will take all necessary steps to assist and support the affected individual, ensuring preventive actions are also implemented. The committee will strictly follow the procedure outlined in the UGC Regulations, 2015, and the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act to ensure the enquiry is conducted in a timely and fair manner.

Handling False Complaints

If it is found that the complaint was filed with malicious intent or that the allegations were knowingly false or misleading, the complainant will be liable for punishment under the relevant provisions of the UGC Regulations, 2015.