INTERNAL COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE (ICC)
According to the letter received from Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur Internal Complaints Committee has been established in the college and the related information is as follows.
A Grievance Cell for Sexual Harassment is typically part of an organization's internal committee responsible for addressing complaints related to sexual harassment. This committee is often referred to as the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) or Sexual Harassment Committee.
An Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) is a body mandated by law in many countries, including India, to address and resolve issues related to sexual harassment in the workplace. The ICC is a crucial part of the mechanism designed to ensure a safe working environment, particularly for women. Here’s an overview of what it generally entails:
Responsibilities of the ICC:
Receive Complaints: The ICC is responsible for receiving complaints related to
sexual harassment from employees within the organisation.
Recommend Action: Based on the findings, the ICC should recommend appropriate
action against the accused if the complaint is found to be valid. This could range from
a warning to termination, depending on the severity of the offence.
Confidentiality: The ICC must ensure confidentiality throughout the process to
protect the dignity and privacy of both the complainant and the accused.
4. Reporting: The ICC is usually required to report annually on the number of cases received,
resolved, and pending, ensuring transparency and accountability within the organisation.
Composition of the ICC:
Chairperson: Typically, a senior female employee.
Members: A mix of employees from different levels and departments, with a
majority being women. At least one member must be from a non-governmental
organisation or an association committed to the cause of women.
External Member: To ensure impartiality, the committee should have an external
member who is knowledgeable in the field of sexual harassment, gender issues, or
law. In India, for example, the formation and functioning of the ICC is governed by the
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,
2013. Similar laws and guidelines exist in other countries under different names.
| Sr. No. | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Dr. Nalini Bhagat | Head of the Committee |
| 02 | Mr.Gajana Jadhav | Member |
| 03 | Dr. Varsha Patil | Member |
| 04 | Mr. Rajesh Kumbhalakar | Member |
| 05 | Adv. Priyadarshani Dambhare | Ligal Adviser |
| 06 | Mrs. Kiran K. Dhobale | NGO Representative |
Prof. Dr. Nalini Bhagat
Dr. Chandu Popatkar