INTERNAL COMPLAINT COMMITTEE

The Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) of Sacred Heart Arts and Science College, Perani is constituted in accordance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and UGC guidelines. The Committee is dedicated to ensuring a safe, dignified, and inclusive environment for women students, teaching staff, and non-teaching staff.

Objectives

• To prevent sexual harassment in the campus and at college-related activities

• To provide a secure and confidential mechanism for redressal of complaints

• To promote gender sensitivity and mutual respect

• To ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory norms

Functions

• Receive and examine complaints of sexual harassment

• Conduct fair and impartial inquiries following due process

• Recommend appropriate action based on inquiry findings

• Organize awareness and sensitization programmes

• Safeguard confidentiality and protect against victimization

Scope

The ICC addresses complaints arising within the campus, during academic activities, official duties, fieldwork, internships, and college-sponsored events.

Complaint Procedure

• Complaints may be submitted in writing to the Presiding Officer or any ICC member

• Complaints should preferably be filed within three months of the incident

• All proceedings are treated with strict confidentiality

Composition

• Presiding Officer (Senior Woman Faculty Member)

• Teaching Faculty Members

• Non-Teaching Staff Member

• External Member (from NGO / Legal or Social Work background)

(Constituted as per UGC and Government norms.)

The Internal Complaint Committee assures fairness, sensitivity, confidentiality, and timely redressal of grievances and upholds the values and discipline of Sacred Heart Arts and Science College, Perani.