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INTERNAL COMPLAINT COMMITTEE

INTERNAL COMPLAINT COMMITTEE

ANNADA COLLEGE, HAZARIBAG
INTERNAL COMPLAINT COMMITTEE (ICC)

Statutory Body as per UGC Notification D.O. No. F.91-3/2020 (GS) & Regulations 2015

 

1. Overview & Statutory Foundation

With reference to the University Grants Commission (UGC) letter no. D.O. No. F.91-3/2020 (GS) dated 10/06/2022, the Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) has been formally constituted at Annada College, Hazaribag. The ICC functions as an independent, statutory supervisory and redressal body dedicated to dealing with issues of gender-based violence, preventing sexual harassment, and conducting comprehensive gender sensitization programmes across the institution.

2. UGC Statutory Framework & Mandate

“The Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) functions strictly in accordance with the UGC (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women Employees and Students in Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2015 and the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013, ensuring zero tolerance toward gender-based discrimination and complete procedural protection for complainants.”

 

3. Committee Composition

Sl.

Designation in Cell

Name

Institutional / Professional Profile

1

Presiding Officer

Dr. Chhaya Singh

Assistant Professor, Dept. of English

2

Member

Dr. Ratna Chatterjee

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Hindi

3

Member

Dr. S. N. Pathak

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Commerce

4

Member

Smt. Nikhat Afreen

Grade III Staff

5

Member

Shri Indradeo Mistry

Grade IV Staff

6

Member (Student)

Student Representative 1

To be elected in transparent manner

7

Member (Student)

Student Representative 2

To be elected in transparent manner

8

Member (Student)

Student Representative 3

To be elected in transparent manner

9

Member (External)

NGO / Legal Professional

Nominated External Member

 

4. Functions & Responsibilities (UGC Regulations, 2015)

·         Prevention & Prohibition: Enforcing strict institutional policies to prevent and prohibit any form of sexual harassment and gender discrimination across the campus.

·         Grievance Redressal & Inquiry: Conducting time-bound, fair, and impartial inquiries into written complaints filed by women employees or students.

·         Gender Sensitization Programs: Organizing routine orientation seminars, workshops, and awareness drives on gender equality, POSH legal rights, and workplace ethics.

·         Victim Support & Interim Relief: Recommending interim relief measures, psychological counseling, and protective safeguards to complainants during ongoing inquiries.

·         Strict Confidentiality: Ensuring complete non-disclosure and confidentiality of all identities, proceedings, and sensitive records throughout the redressal process.

·         Annual Reporting & Compliance: Submitting annual compliance and disposal reports to the Principal, Governing Body, and statutory higher education authorities.

 

5. Confidential ICC Lodging Desk

ICC Confidential Reporting & Contact:
Complaints may be submitted in writing to the Presiding Officer or sent via confidential email. Identities are kept 100% confidential:
• Presiding Officer Office: Dept. of English / ICC Office, Annada College, Hazaribag

 

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