About Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)
POLICY
As per the guidelines of UGC, NAAC and the Supreme Court, the Pithubar Girls’ Degree College has been established its Internal Complaints Committee also known as Sexual Harassment Committee in the year2017 for effective enforcement of basic human rights of gender equality and assurance of an environment free of sexual harassment and abuse.
OBJECTIVE
The objective of the ICC is to develop healthy and safe atmosphere for the faculty and students of the College and to prevent sexual harassment or exploitation of any kind. Policy measures and procedures are laid down to combat sexual harassment, if any arises, and the students are made aware of these proactive measures through seminars and outreach programs. The college’s Internal Complaints Committee addresses the grievances filed in a confidential and sensitive manner.
RULES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
If any student approaches a committee member either through the complaint box placed in front of the college office or by telephone, necessary action is taken through counseling and conciliatory methods. If it requires an inquiry, it will be conducted, and the matter will be sorted within one week from the date of complaint. The Committee will take the responsibility to ensure that no such incident happens in the campus.
Procedure upon filing of complaint
. 1. Meeting will be held if a complaint is received by any member.
- The written complaint is taken and the committee prepares and submits the detailed statement of the incidents within two days.
- An enquiry will be held with the members of Internal Complaints Committee
- The issue will be discussed and finalized within seven days
- File the minutes of the inquiry.
ACTION PLAN
Counsel the affected students to overcome the trauma. Display current laws and affairs about sexual harassment and gender discrimination in key places in the campus. Conduct awareness programs and campaigns for the benefit of the students and staff community.
Present Members of the Internal Complaints Committee
| Presiding Officer- | Mrs. Gunaprova Gogoi, Assistant Professor, |
| Ph. No:- | 8876201927, email:- gunaprova007@gmail.com |
| Member- | Mr. Horen Chamuah, Principal,i/c |
| Ph. No:- 9954436783, email:-horenchamuah@gmail.com | |
| Member- | Mrs. Tutumoni Chutia, Vice Principal |
| Ph. No:- 7896707926, email:-tutumonichutia7@gmail.com | |
| Member – | Mrs Archona Saikia,IQAC coordinator |
| Ph. No:-9678510052, email:-archonasaikia25@gmail.com | |
| Member- | Mr. Durlov Bharali, Assistant Professor |
| Ph. No:-8638117241, email:-durlovbharali476@gmail.com | |
| Member- | Miss Jerry Borgohain, Student, BA 3rd Semester |
| Member- | Miss Chayanika Phukan, Student, BA 3rd Semester |
| Member- | Mrs. Dipanjali Gogoi , Guardian |
| Member- | Mrs. Aroti Gogoi, Guardian |
- The term of ICC shall be3(three)years. However, the term for the student representative is for a period of one year. They shall cease to be a member of the committee in case they lose their status as a student college. The student representative shall be called to attend the meeting of ICC when the matter involves student(s).