Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)

Khatra Adibasi Mahavidyalaya

The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) of Khatra Adibasi Mahavidyalaya aligns its operations with the UGC Notification on Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women Employees and Students in Higher Educational Institutions Regulations, 2015. This committee underwent reform in September 2021 under the guidance of the Directorate of Public Instruction, Government of West Bengal. Additionally, the ICC operates in accordance with Chapter II of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013. The College has a zero-tolerance policy towards any such transgression where the modesty of a person is being violated. The college is committed to providing a safe and conducive work and academic environment to students and its employees and is highly alert to matters involving gender sensitivity and harassment. ICC comprises of members from all the stakeholders like teaching and non-teaching staff, students, local and governing body etc. The committee addresses complaints such as discriminatory behaviour and sexual harassment lodged by any member of the college which he or she observes or becomes aware of. The committee also advises the authority to take necessary remedial actions including punishment against the offender.  ICC amplifies the idea that gender is not just about women, but people at large. 

Objectives, Scope, Redressal Measures and Procedure and Jurisdiction of ICC

References:

VISHAKHA Guidelines 

Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act

UGC Guidelines

Internal Complaint Committee (ICC)

Annual Reports

ICC Report 2023-24

ICC Report 2022-23

ICC Report 2021-22