The Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) aims to create a safe, respectful, and gender-sensitive environment on the college premises so that students and staff can work and study without fear of harassment. It is constituted under the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, often called the POSH Act.
Objectives:
- 1. Receiving Complaints
- o The ICC receives complaints of sexual harassment from students, teachers, or staff within the college.
- 2. Conducting Inquiry
- o The committee investigates the complaint fairly, impartially and confidentially.
- o It may call the complainant, the accused, and witnesses to understand the situation.
- 3. Ensuring Justice and Safety
- o The ICC ensures that the victim is protected from further harassment.
- o It may recommend interim measures, such as changing classes, hostel rooms, or work arrangements.
- 4. Recommending Action
- o After inquiry, the committee submits a report to the college authority.
- o It can recommend disciplinary actions such as warnings, suspension, or other institutional penalties against the accused if the complaint is proven.
- 5. Promoting Awareness
- o The ICC organises workshops, seminars, and awareness programs about gender sensitivity and the prevention of sexual harassment.
- 6. Maintaining Confidentiality
- o The identities of the complainant, accused, and witnesses are kept confidential to protect their dignity and privacy.
Committee Member:
Composition of the ICC under the chairmanship of the Honourable Principal, Lokepara Mahavidyalaya
- SEEMA AHMED (CONV.)
- ROSHNI DEY
- DIPANKAR MONDAL
- BISWAJIT RANA
- JAMALUDDIN SK
- MUNTAHINA KHAUN (STUDENT)
- AYESHA KHATUN (NGO REPRESENTATIVE)
