Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) – SKV Educations

As per the guidelines of UGC, NAAC and the Supreme Court a Internal Complaint Committee has been established by SKV Educations to provide a healthy and congenial atmosphere for the staff and students of the College. The cell has well-developed guidelines and norms for a policy to uphold zero tolerance towards sexual harassment. The college has entrusted the task of developing principles and procedures for combating sexual harassment to this cell. Cell promotes measures aimed at achieving gender equality, removal of gender bias or discrimination, sexual harassment, and other acts of gender-based violence by organizing awareness programmes and campaigns for the benefit of all members of the College.

Committee Formation

In accordance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act, 2013), an Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) is hereby constituted at SKV Educations Degree College.

Committee Members

The members of the committee are as follows:

  • 1. Chairperson (Presiding Officer):

    Miss Pratigya Verma

    Assistant Professor – Home Science

    (Senior Woman Faculty Member)

  • 2. Members:

    • ➤Mrs. Mehjabi Bakht

      Professor – History

      (Woman Faculty Member)

    • ➤Mr. Roop Kumar Maurya

      Assistant Professor – Chemistry

      (Male Faculty Member)

    • ➤Mrs. Vijay Laxmi

      (Non-teaching Woman Staff)

    • ➤Mr. Deep Chauhan

      (Non-teaching Male Staff)

    • ➤Ms. Richa Srivastava

      (External NGO/Social Worker Representative)

    • ➤Ms. Shivangi

      (BA student)

    • ➤Mr. Prahlad

      (BSc student)

Important Legal Points Regarding ICC
  1. This committee is formed under the provisions of the POSH Act, 2013.
  2. The main purpose of the committee is to ensure prevention, prohibition, and redressal of sexual harassment of women at the workplace.
  3. Any woman student/employee experiencing harassment can file a written complaint within 3 months of the incident.
  4. The committee shall complete its inquiry within 90 days and submit its report.
  5. The committee shall maintain strict confidentiality and the identity of the complainant will not be disclosed.
  6. The committee may recommend administrative or disciplinary action if required.
  7. The recommendations/decisions of the committee shall be binding on the college administration.
  8. The committee will organize awareness programs, workshops, and training sessions from time to time.
Internal Complaint Committee Policy

As per the guidelines of UGC, NAAC and the Supreme Court, the college has established the Internal Complaint Committee for effective enforcement of basic human rights of gender equality and assurance of an environment free of sexual harassment and abuse. The Objective of the ICC is to develop healthy and safe atmosphere for the faculty and students of the College and to prevent sexual harassment or exploitation of any kind. Policy measures and procedures are laid down to combat sexual harassment, if any arises, and the students are made aware of these proactive measures through seminars and outreach programmes. The college’s Internal Complaints Committee addresses the grievances filed in a confidential and sensitive manner.

PROCEDURE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

If any staff or student approaches a committee member either through the complaint box placed in front of the college office or by telephone, necessary action will be taken through counseling and conciliatory methods. If it requires an inquiry, it will be conducted, and the matter will be sorted within one week from the date of complaint. The Committee will take the responsibility to ensure that no such incident happens in the campus.

PROCEDURE TO REGISTER GRIEVANCE
  1. Meeting will be held if a complaint is received by any member.
  2. The written complaint is taken and the committee prepares and submits the detailed statement of the incidents within two days.
  3. An enquiry will be held with the members of Internal Complaint Committee
  4. The issue will be discussed and finalized within seven days
  5. File the minutes of the inquiry.
ACTION PLAN
  1. Counsel the affected students to overcome the trauma
  2. Display current laws and affairs about sexual harassment and gender discrimination in key places in the campus
  3. Conduct awareness programs and campaigns for the benefit of the students and staff community.
  4. The issue will be discussed and finalized within seven days
  5. File the minutes of the inquiry.
UGC Regulations 2015 Harassment
  • UGC Regulations 2015 Harassment
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    Sexual Harrashment Handbook
  • Sexual Harrashment Handbook
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    Vishaka Guidelines
  • Vishaka Guidelines
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    Sexual Harrashment Electronic Box
  • Sexual Harrashment Electronic Box
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