Internal Complaint Committee
1. Introduction
In pursuance of the UGC (Prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment of women employees and students in higher educational institutions) Regulations, 2015 read with Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The following Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) is constituted as under to deal with the complaints relating to Sexual harassment at work place.
| Name of Official | Designation |
|---|
| Dr. Vijay Laxmi, Professor, Computer Applications | Presiding Officer |
| Ms. Sunita, Assistant Professor, Law | Member |
| Ms. Ramandeep Kaur, Assistant Professor, Pharmacy | Member |
| Mr. Amandeep Singh P.A. to Dean Academics | Member |
| Ms. Karanveer Kaur, Admission Counsellor | Member |
| Mr. Gurkirat Singh, Ph.D. (Education) | Student Member |
| Ms. Rajandeep Kaur, M.A. (History) 1st Year | Student Member |
| Ms. Prarthna, B.A.LL.B. 3rd Year | Student Member |
| Dr. Veena Garg, Arpan Welfare Society Regd. Bathinda | NGO Member |
| Mr. Rajinder Singh, Assistant Professor(Mechanical) | Member Secretary |
2. The Procedure:
On receipt of a complaint Guru Kashi University (GKU) ICC shall conduct preliminary enquiry so as to ascertain the truth of the allegations by collecting the documentary evidence as well as recording statements of any possible witnesses including the complainant. The GKU ICC shall then submit the preliminary enquiry report to Director/Disciplinary Authority along with all the original documents adduced during the preliminary enquiry proceedings. In case the allegations are not in the nature of sexual harassment, GKU ICC may refer such complaints to the Grievance Redressal cell or to Registrar.
Where sexual harassment occurs as a result of an act or omission by any third party or outsider, GKU ICC shall take all steps necessary and reasonable to assist the affected person in terms of support and preventive action
GKU ICC shall comply with the procedure prescribed in the UGC Regulations 2015 and the Sexual Harassment Act (as mentioned above) for inquiring into the complaint in a time bound manner
In case, the GKU ICC concludes that the allegations made were false, malicious or the complaint was made knowing it to be untrue or forged or misleading information has been provided during the inquiry, the complainant shall be liable to be punished as per the relevant provision of the aforementioned UGC Regulations 2015.
Member Secretary/Chairperson, GKU ICC shall receive the complaints of sexual harassment, if any, on behalf of ICC and shall co-ordinate the deliberations of the ICC on the complaints received.
3. Who can approach ICC for help?
Any female employee (faculty, student or staff) of Guru Kashi University
4. Definition of Sexual Harassment:
"Sexual harassment" includes any unwelcome sexually inclined behaviour, whether directly or indirectly, such as:
Physical contact and advances
Demand or request for sexual favours
Sexually tainted remarks
Showing any pornography, or
Any other unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of sexual nature
5. What are the possible actions that can be taken against the respondent?
Warning
Written apology
Bond of good behaviour
Adverse remark in the Confidential Report
Stopping of increments/promotion
Suspension
Dismissal
Any other relevant actions
6. If you think you are harassed or being harassed, what should you do?
Send an email to chairpersonicc@gku.ac.in
