Internal Compliance Committee (ICC)
Role of the Committee
- The Internal Complaints Committee has a critical role in the prevention, prohibition, and redress of sexual harassment at workplace.
- To create awareness among all students regarding social issues.
- To prohibit the unwelcome behavior that constitutes workplace sexual harassment or acts amounting to sexual harassment of any employee.
- To ensure that all individuals are treated with equal respect and that no discriminatory treatment is given to anyone.
Internal Compliance Committee (ICC)
As per the University Grants Commission (Prevention, Prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment of women employees and students in higher educational institutions) regulations 2015 dated 02nd May 2016
Re-Constitution of Internal Compliance Committee (ICC) as per UGC Guidelines
| S.No | Name of the Committee Members | Category | Present Designation / Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. V.Sujatha | Principal | Professor |
| 2 | Dr.J.Selvi | Member | HOD |
| 3 | Dr.S.Hemalatha | Member | Associate Professor |
| 4 | Mrs. G. Maria Dhayana Latha | Member | Associate Professor |
| 5 | Mr. G. Prasanna Venkatramanan | Member | Non Teaching Faculty |
| 6 | Mr. T. Chakravarthi | Member | Non Teaching Faculty |
| 7 | Mr.A.Gowrie | Student | Student |
| 8 | Mr.D. Gowsik | Student | Student |
| 9 | Mr.J. Vignesh | Student | Student |
| S.No | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr.R.Hemalatha | Chairperson (Women) |
| 2 | Mrs.Anurdha | Faculty Member 01 |
| 3 | Mr.N.Prakash | Faculty Member 02 |
| 4 | Mrs.Christy Gnansundari | Non-Teaching - Member 01 |
| 5 | Mr.T.Chakravarthi | Non-Teaching - Member 02 |
| 6 | Ms.C.Hemapriya | Student Representative 01 (Girl) |
| 7 | Mr.Nethaji | Student Representative 02 |
| 8 | Mr.Arumugapandi | Student Representative 03 |
| 9 | Mrs.Malathi | NGO Official |
Objective
 The Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) is established to address complaints of sexual harassment and discrimination within the institute. It is dedicated to creating a safe and respectful environment for all students of the institute and ensuring prompt and fair resolution of complaints.
Description
The institute maintained a Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) as per UGC Guidelines instructions to address workplace harassment. In 2016, the ICC’s scope expanded under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act to cover all students, highlighting the commitment to campus safety and inclusivity.
 Key responsibilities and role of the committee include:
- Receiving complaints of sexual harassment or discrimination submitted by students, faculty, staff, or any other members of the campus community.
- Conducting impartial and confidential investigations into each complaint, ensuring the privacy and dignity of all parties involved.
- Providing support and assistance to complainants, including access to counseling services, legal advice, and other resources as needed.
- Conducting regular awareness programs and training sessions to educate the campus community about sexual harassment prevention, reporting procedures, and the rights and responsibilities of individuals.
- Facilitating the resolution of complaints through informal mechanisms such as mediation or conciliation, where appropriate, and ensuring that formal disciplinary action is taken against perpetrators found guilty of sexual harassment or discrimination. • Maintaining records of all complaints received, investigations conducted, and actions taken by the committee, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Submitting annual reports to the university administration and regulatory authorities, documenting the activities and outcomes of the ICC’s work, including recommendations for policy improvements or additional support measures.
