Internal Complaint Committee

Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)

Introduction

Pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the provisions under the Mahatma Gandhi University Act, 2010, the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been established to ensure a safe, equitable, and inclusive environment for students, staff, and faculty.

Establishment and Statutory Basis

The ICC is constituted as per Section 36 of the Mahatma Gandhi University Act, 2010 and adheres to Section 4 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013. It operates independently under the Board of Governors.

Mandate and Functions

Preventive Actions: Awareness programs and training sessions.
Prohibition: Strict enforcement of anti-harassment policies.
Grievance Redressal: Confidential complaint handling.
Reporting: Submission of annual reports to authorities.

Committee Constitution

Designation	Eligibility	Members
Chairperson	Senior woman employee	Dr. Sibani Sharma
Faculty Members	Experts in gender equality	Shubhlaxmi Chakravorty Mayuri Das
Non-Teaching Staff	Administrative experience	Puja Ronghang, Sewali Rongpe, Remoi Rongpe
Student Representatives	UG/PG/Research students	Jopmiki, Bashan Skhemrndong, K.P. Sousa
External Member	NGO/Legal expert	Mrs. Aneeta Dutta

Complaint Handling Procedure

Filing: Submit complaint via email or ICC office.
Inquiry: Confidential and fair investigation process.
Timeline: Completed within 90 days.
Action: Disciplinary measures as per policy.

Annual Reporting

Number of cases handled
Preventive activities conducted
Policy improvement recommendations

Conclusion

The ICC ensures a safe and respectful campus environment. It reflects the university’s commitment to dignity, equality, and compliance with national regulations.