Internal Complaint Committee(ICC)

ABOUT
Internal Complaints Committee(ICC) is a mandatory committee that every employer is required to constitute within the organization. In the scenario where the employer has branch offices, there should be an ICC in each such branch office to address the issues of sexual harassment. Every company needs to have in place an effective ICC committee else the company can be penalized for non-constitution of ICC.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • 1.The ICC oversees the development and execution of awareness initiatives and training workshops for both employees and students, emphasizing the prevention and prohibition of sexual harassment.
  • 2.The committee is tasked with conducting unbiased and thorough investigations into received complaints. This process may encompass collecting evidence, interviewing relevant individuals, and preserving confidentiality.
  • 3.Upon completion of the investigation, based on its findings, the ICC suggests suitable measures to address the accused. These actions might range from disciplinary proceedings and counselling to other interventions aimed at fostering a secure and harassment-free atmosphere.
  • 4.The ICC is also responsible for overseeing the enforcement of its recommendations,ensuring the institution adheres to pertinent regulations and guidelines concerning sexual harassment prevention.
  • 5.The committee may arrange awareness programs for staff and students to cultivate a welcoming and equitable work and academic milieu.
  • 6.The ICC is obligated to document all complaints, investigations, and subsequent actions taken, prioritizing the confidentiality and privacy of involved parties.

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  • Composition


    S.No Name Role Designation Mobile Numbers E-mail id
    1 Dr.N.R Gayathri Chairperson Associate Professor 9655930803 gayathrinr@ckec.ac.in
    2 Dr.R.Suganya Convener Assistant Professor 6381667541 suganyashekar1975@gmail.com
    3 Mrs. Sujitha R Faculty Representative Assistant Professor 9943169656 srisuji14@gmail.com
    4 Mrs.Revathy J Member Assistant Professor 9952109750 revathyj@ckec.ac.in
    5 Dr. Julie Margaret S Member Assistant Professor 8939704442 julie.jw107@gmail.com
    6 Mrs.Vasumathi Kannaki.S Member Assistant Professor 9865641383 vasumathi@ckec.ac.in
    7 Dr.Pamila External Member General Secretary, Camia Foundation, Mettupalayam. 9095100055 camiafoundation@gmail.com
    8 Ms.Grija A Students Representative Student – IV year CSE 9514807876 Grija6704@gmail.com
    9 Mr.Theodare Leonard Students Representative Student –IV year CSE 6385385860 thedretheo@gmail.com

    POCSO Act

    An Act to protect children from offences of sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography and provide for establishment of Special Courts for trial of such offences and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. With the intent to effectively address the evil of sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children, the Protection Of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) was passed by the parliament in the year 2012.


    POCSO Act – General Principles

    The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act UPSC) mentions 12 key principles which are to be followed by anyone, including the State Governments, the Child Welfare Committee, the Police, the Special Courts, NGOs or any other professional present during the trial and assisting the child during the trial.

    These include:

    1.Right to life and survival – A child must be shielded from any kind of physical, psychological, mental and emotional abuse and neglect
    2.Best interests of the child – The primary consideration must be the harmonious development of the child
    3.Right to be treated with dignity and compassion – Child victims should be treated in a caring and sensitive manner throughout the justice process
    4.Right to be protected from discrimination – The justice process must be transparent and just; irrespective of the child’s cultural, religious, linguistic or social orientation
    5.Right to special preventive measures – It suggests, that victimised children are more likely to get abused again, thus, preventive measures and training must be given to them for self-protection
    6.Right to be informed – The child victim or witness must be well informed of the legal proceedings
    7.Right to be heard and to express views and concerns – Every child has the right to be heard in respect of matters affecting him/her
    8.Right to effective assistance – financial, legal, counselling, health, social and educational services, physical and psychological recovery services and other services necessary for the child‟s healing must be provided
    9.Right to Privacy – The child‟s privacy and identity must be protected at all stages of the pre-trial and trial process
    10.Right to be protected from hardship during the justice process – Secondary victimisation or hardships for a child during the justice procedure must be minimised
    11.Right to safety – A child victim must be protected before, during and after the justice process
    12.Right to compensation – The child victim may be awarded compensation for his/her relief and rehabilitation

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    Vishaka Act

    The Vishaka Guidelines were a set of procedural guidelines for use in India in cases of sexual harassment. They were promulgated by theIndian Supreme Court in 1997 and were superseded in 2013 by the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act. The Vishakha guidelines were introduced to protect women in the workplace. They were established by the Supreme Court of India in 1997 following multiple Public Interest Litigations filed in response to the Bhanwari Devi case judgment. These guidelines outline the procedure to be followed in cases of sexual harassment at the workplace. Prior to their implementation, the legal system in our country was inadequate in providing sufficient safety measures for women in the workplace, as there was no legislation in place to ensure their protection. The objective of the Vishakha guidelines was to impose an obligation on employers to provide assistance to victims of sexual harassment and prevent them from terminating the employment of such victims to evade liability.


    VISHAKA GUIDELINES

    The key features of the Vishakha guidelines include:

    1.Creating a safer working environment.
    2.Imposing the duty on employers to file a complaint in cases of sexual harassment.
    3.Establishment of a redressal committee.
    4.Increasing awareness among employers about sexual harassment.

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