{"id":4030,"date":"2025-04-27T15:24:14","date_gmt":"2025-04-27T15:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/srcm.edu.in\/?page_id=4030"},"modified":"2025-12-22T05:31:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T05:31:29","slug":"internal-complaint-committee","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/srcm.edu.in\/?page_id=4030","title":{"rendered":"Internal Complaint Committee"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n\/* ICC Page Styling *\/\n.icc-section {\n    max-width: 1000px;\n    margin: 30px auto;\n    padding: 40px;\n    background: #ffffff;\n    border-left: 6px solid #0a3d62;\n    border-radius: 14px;\n    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\n    font-family: \"Segoe UI\", Arial, sans-serif;\n}\n\n.icc-section h3 {\n    font-size: 28px;\n    color: #0a3d62;\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\n}\n\n.icc-section h4 {\n    font-size: 20px;\n    color: #1e272e;\n    margin-top: 30px;\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\n}\n\n.icc-section h5 {\n    font-size: 17px;\n    color: #333;\n    margin-top: 20px;\n    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confidentiality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>Composition of the Internal Complaints Committee<\/h4>\n<table>\n    <tr>\n        <th>SL No<\/th>\n        <th>Designation<\/th>\n        <th>Role<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr><td>1<\/td><td>Principal<\/td><td>Chairperson<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>2<\/td><td>Teaching Staff<\/td><td>Convenor<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>3<\/td><td>Teaching Staff<\/td><td>Member<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>4<\/td><td>Non-Teaching Staff<\/td><td>Member<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>5<\/td><td>Student Representatives<\/td><td>Member<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>6<\/td><td>NGO<\/td><td>Member<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n<h4>Functions of ICC<\/h4>\n<ul>\n    <li>Conduct awareness programs on gender sensitization.<\/li>\n    <li>Receive and address complaints related to sexual harassment.<\/li>\n    <li>Conduct fair, unbiased, and confidential inquiries.<\/li>\n    <li>Recommend disciplinary actions as per guidelines.<\/li>\n    <li>Maintain records and submit annual reports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>Roles and Responsibilities<\/h4>\n\n<h5>Chairperson<\/h5>\n<ul>\n    <li>Presides over ICC meetings.<\/li>\n    <li>Coordinates and monitors ICC activities.<\/li>\n    <li>Ensures compliance with UGC guidelines and law.<\/li>\n    <li>Submits annual reports to the institution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h5>Members<\/h5>\n<ul>\n    <li>Attend meetings and assist in investigations.<\/li>\n    <li>Maintain confidentiality and impartiality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h5>Student Representative<\/h5>\n<ul>\n    <li>Acts as a liaison between students and ICC.<\/li>\n    <li>Represents student perspectives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h5>External Expert (NGO)<\/h5>\n<ul>\n    <li>Provides legal and procedural expertise.<\/li>\n    <li>Ensures unbiased investigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>Complaint Procedure<\/h4>\n<ul>\n    <li>Complaints may be submitted in writing through designated channels.<\/li>\n    <li>Preliminary inquiry will be conducted within seven days.<\/li>\n    <li>Investigation will be completed within 30 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>Confidentiality<\/h4>\n<p>\nAll information related to complaints and investigations shall be kept strictly confidential\nto protect the dignity and privacy of all parties involved.\n<\/p>\n\n<h4>Awareness and Prevention<\/h4>\n<ul>\n    <li>Regular awareness programs and training sessions are conducted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>Reporting<\/h4>\n<ul>\n    <li>ICC submits an annual report detailing complaints and actions taken.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>Conclusion<\/h4>\n<p>\nThe ICC is committed to promoting equality, dignity, and a harassment-free environment\nwithin the institution.\n<\/p>\n\n<!-- Download Section -->\n<div class=\"icc-download-section\">\n    <h4>Download ICC Notifications<\/h4>\n    <ul class=\"icc-download-list\">\n        <li>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/srcm.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ICC.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n                ICC Notification \u2013 Academic Year 2025\u201326\n  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