SHREE VIDYADHIRAJA COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
(Affiliated to Kerala University)
SHREE VIDYADHIRAJA COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
In pursuance of UGC Regulations, 2015 read with Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) is constituted to deal with the complaints relating to sexual harassment at workplace.
The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) is a statutory body established under the law to prevent, prohibit, and redress instances of sexual harassment at the workplace. It serves as a vital mechanism to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all women in the campus.
Sexual harassment includes any unwelcome sexually determined behavior such as physical contact, demand for sexual favors, sexually colored remarks, showing pornography, or any other unwelcome physical, verbal, or non-verbal conduct of sexual nature.
Where sexual harassment occurs as a result of an act or omission by any third party or outsider, ICC shall take all steps necessary and reasonable to assist the affected person in terms of support and preventive action.
Convener & Chairperson, ICC
Leading the committee in ensuring a safe and secure environment for all
Established under UGC Regulations 2015 and Sexual Harassment Act 2013 as a statutory requirement for all educational institutions.
Sensitizing the campus community on gender issues through workshops, seminars, and awareness programs to create a gender-sensitive environment.
Prevent discrimination and sexual harassment against women, by promoting gender amity among students and employees through proactive measures.
Addressing complaints from victims in a fair, confidential, and time-bound manner, ensuring justice and appropriate remedial measures.
Operating under established legal provisions
The University Grants Commission (UGC) Regulations of 2015 mandate all higher educational institutions to constitute an Internal Complaints Committee to address complaints of sexual harassment.
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 provides the legal framework for prevention, prohibition, and redressal of sexual harassment at workplace.
The ICC provides protection to:
Coverage includes:
Dedicated professionals committed to campus safety
Senior Faculty Member
Primary Responsibility: Overall coordination of ICC activities, presiding over committee meetings, ensuring compliance with legal procedures, and maintaining confidentiality of proceedings.
Women's Studies Cell
Actively participating in ICC proceedings, investigation processes, and awareness programs to maintain a safe campus environment.
Legal/NGO Representative
Actively participating in ICC proceedings, investigation processes, and awareness programs to maintain a safe campus environment.
Academic Department
Actively participating in ICC proceedings, investigation processes, and awareness programs to maintain a safe campus environment.
Administrative Staff
Actively participating in ICC proceedings, investigation processes, and awareness programs to maintain a safe campus environment.
Students' Council
Actively participating in ICC proceedings, investigation processes, and awareness programs to maintain a safe campus environment.
Student Counseling
Actively participating in ICC proceedings, investigation processes, and awareness programs to maintain a safe campus environment.
All ICC proceedings are conducted with utmost confidentiality. The identity of the complainant, respondent, witnesses, and all proceedings are kept strictly confidential as per legal requirements.
ICC shall comply with the procedure prescribed in UGC regulations 2015 and the Sexual Harassment Act
Written complaint can be submitted to ICC Chairperson or any committee member within 3 months of incident.
ICC conducts preliminary inquiry within 7 days to determine if prima facie case exists.
If prima facie established, formal inquiry begins within 90 days with recording of statements.
Inquiry report submitted within 10 days of completion. Appropriate action taken within 60 days.
ICC shall comply with the procedure prescribed in the aforementioned UGC regulation 2015 and the sexual harassment act for inquiring into the complaint in a time bound manner.
If you have experienced or witnessed any form of sexual harassment in the campus, you can file a complaint through the following channels:
Submit a written complaint in a sealed envelope to the ICC Chairperson's office or drop it in the ICC complaint box.
Directly approach any ICC member or the Chairperson to verbally communicate your complaint.
Complainants are entitled to:
All complaints are handled with utmost sensitivity, confidentiality, and without any prejudice to the complainant.
For complaints, queries, or assistance related to sexual harassment:
Chairperson:
Mrs. Sreelekha S
Email:
icc@svrc.edu.in
Office:
ICC Office, Administrative Block
All communications are treated with strict confidentiality