Internal Complaint Committee

Internal Complaint Committee (ICC)

Dayanand College, Hisar is a co-educational institution providing equal opportunities to all. Men and women study/work together in a congenial atmosphere, however if there are any complaints involving physical contacts or advances, demand for sexual favors, sexually tainted remarks, and any unwelcome physical, verbal or nonverbal expressions of a sexual nature; it is addressed and appropriate action is taken. Complaints of sexual harassment shall be lodged with the Committee and appropriate disciplinary action is initiated by the members in accordance to the rules and regulations of the college.

Why ICC?

It is formed according to the provisions of the POSH ACT-Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act of 2013, 9th December 2013. (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal).

It is also mentioned in University Grants Commission (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of sexual harassment of women employees and students in higher educational institutions) Regulations, 2015- 2nd May 2016.

What is ICC?

The POSH Act demanded an ICC be made at all workplaces for the redressal of sexual harassment cases.

Functions of ICC

• To prevent sexual harassment at workplace.
• To prevent discrimination by promoting gender amity among students and employees
• To conduct periodical programs on women empowerment.
• To provide conducive environment and congenial atmosphere to all.

Who can approach IC?

Any aggrieved woman who has suffered harassment at workplace can approach ICC.
Aggrieved woman includes :
    a. Woman who is an employee, or
    b. Someone visiting workplace, or
    c. Student

Note: A legal heir or a person prescribed can make a complaint on behalf of the woman, if the aggrieved is unable to do so on account of physical, mental capacity or death.

Internal Complaint Committee

Contact:        Dr. Renu Rathee, Convener,

Internal Complaint Committee

9896210656

Any student / teaching staff / non-teaching staff who wishes to file a sexual harassment complaint can contact any member of the ICC committee in college.

OR

Email us at principal.dnchsr@gamil.com

Helpline Numbers

Women Helpline Number: 1091

Emergency Response Support Number: 181