Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)

“Internal Complaints Committee” (ICC) is constituted in higher education institutions under sub-regulation (1) of regulations of University Grants Commission of India in Gazette Notification Dated 2^nd May 2016 for Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal of sexual harassment of women employees and students in higher educational institutions, Regulations 2015. Any existing body already functioning with the same objective (like the Gender Sensitization Committee Against Sexual Harassment (GSCASH)) is reconstituted as the ICC.

Internal Complaints Cell

The Internal Complaints Cell of a TGTWREIS serves as a critical mechanism for addressing grievances related to Specifically discrimination, and other forms of misconduct within the academic community. Specifically focusing on the well being and safety of women staff, the ICC plays a pivotal role in creating a conducive work environment that fosters dignity, respect equality.

Any woman whether a student, faculty, staff member, or visitor can approach the ICC to report incidents of sexual harassment.

Objectives of the ICC

Ensuring a Safe and Supportive Environment

Create a campus environment where women feel safe to raise concerns without fear of reprisal.

Foster a culture where harassment and discrimination are not tolerated.

Promoting Gender Equality

Address systemic issues affecting women in academic institutions.

Ensure equitable access to opportunities and support professional advancement.

Facilitating Fair and Transparent Processes

Conduct impartial investigations with clear guidelines.

Treat all parties with respect, dignity, and confidentiality.

Vision of the ICC

Zero Tolerance for Harassment and Discrimination: Strive for a campus free from harassment, discrimination, and bias.

Empowering Women Staff and Students: Provide support through counseling, legal assistance, and mentorship programs.

Awareness and Prevention: Conduct educational programs, workshops, and training to promote prevention and bystander intervention.

Members of ICC -TGTWREIS

Responsibilities of the ICC

§  Assist complainants in filing complaints with the police, if necessary.

§  Facilitate dispute resolution through fair conciliation while protecting complainant rights.

§  Ensure confidentiality and provide mandatory relief such as leave, transfer, or departmental reassignment during complaint investigation.

§  Protect complainants and witnesses from retaliation or discrimination.

§  Conduct regular meetings and meet promptly upon receiving complaints.

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 Note: The ICC is a critical mechanism to ensure a safe and respectful campus environment. All members of the TGTWREIS community are encouraged to report harassment without hesitation and cooperate with the ICC in maintaining a culture of dignity, equality, and inclusivity.

Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace, Act

Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace, Rules 

Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace, Handbook 

Recommended Panel of Institutes/Organizations for Imparting Training Related to Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act