Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)
Sexual Harassment of women at workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act 2013.
In accordance with the UGC (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women Employees and Students in Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2015, the College has an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) comprising of External and Internal Members. In case of any incident of harassment, your complaints may kindly be brought to the notice of the Presiding Officer of the Committee (icc@wcc.edu.in) in writing or through phone (Contact Number – +91 9444076378). The Committee will address the issue in compliance with the law of the land in force.
Members of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC):
The following members have been nominated to serve in The ICC
| S.NO | Members | Designation |
| 1 | Dr. D. Punitha | Chairperson, Dean – Centre for Women’s Studies. |
| 2 | Ms. P. Lizzie Angelina, Vice-Principal, Associate Professor & Head of Department of Mathematics | Vice Principal |
| 3 | Dr. N. Elizabeth, Dean, Self-Financed Programs, Associate Professor & Head of Department of Commerce | Member |
| 4 | Dr. Preeti Anand, Associate Professor & Head of Department of Corporate Economics | Member |
| 5 | Dr. Mary Pramela A, Associate Professor & Head of UG Department of Home Science | Member |
| 6 | Ms. Kamala | Lawyer |
Three Students, if the matter involves students
Highlights of Grievances related to harassment listed by the G.O
- Intimidation , open and indirect threats, verbal and non verbal conduct , physical abuse and other objectionable behaviours and objectionable materials sent through letter, electronic and social media.
- Undue delay or refusal for forwarding applications/ requests/ letters of the faculty , staff and students to higher authorities.
- Detrimental and prejudicial treatment , favouritism shown to particular students.
- Demand or assigning work by institution/ department after working hours , on holidays without adequate reasons. (Full list available if needed )
Procedure
- The complainant to give a written complaint to the Presiding officer .
- Presiding officer convenes a meeting with the committee within 7 working days of receiving the complaints.
- The committee meets with the complainant and alleged person/persons separately in a closed session.
- Statements of both parties will be recorded and if allegation of sexual harassment are justified on the basis of the given guidelines and the consensus of the ICC suitable action will be initiated within 15 working days.
- Punitive action will be taken based on the guidelines of the UGC.
- In case of frivolous or false allegation action will be taken against the complainant.
- Confidentiality of all meetings , statements, Recordings will be strictly maintained.