In compliance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the UGC (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women Employees and Students in Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2015, Eklavya College has constituted an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) to uphold a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
Objective of the ICC
The ICC is committed to preventing and addressing any form of sexual harassment within the institution. It aims to ensure gender equality and create a secure, discrimination-free campus that promotes personal dignity and academic freedom.
Functions of the ICC
- To receive and address complaints of sexual harassment as defined by law.
- To provide a fair and confidential inquiry and redressal mechanism.
- To organize awareness programmes, sensitization workshops, and capacity-building initiatives on gender equity and sexual harassment.
- To recommend appropriate actions in cases of misconduct after thorough inquiry.
The Committee comprises faculty members, administrative staff, and an external member with experience in dealing with gender issues. Student representatives are also included to ensure fair representation and accessibility. The ICC functions independently and in accordance with legal guidelines.
All complaints and proceedings of the ICC are treated with the highest degree of confidentiality. The institution strictly prohibits any form of retaliation against complainants, witnesses, or committee members.
Any student, faculty member, or staff member who experiences or witnesses sexual harassment may approach the ICC via written complaint or email. The identity of the complainant will be kept confidential, and prompt action will be taken as per the law.
DO’S
- Do file a written complaint with the ICC at the earliest opportunity.
- Do maintain professionalism in all academic and social interactions on campus.
- Do respect others’ dignity, privacy, and personal boundaries.
- Do support others who are facing inappropriate behaviour—listen, believe, and guide them to the appropriate authorities.
- Do cooperate with the ICC during inquiry processes as a complainant, respondent, or witness.
- Do educate yourself about the legal definitions and implications of sexual harassment.
- Do use respectful language and behaviour at all times—both online and offline.
DON’TS
- Don’t make any sexually coloured verbal or non-verbal remarks or gestures, explicit or implicit.
- Don’t ask inappropriate questions, make suggestions, or remarks about a person’s sexuality.
- Don’t make any unwanted physical contact or advances.
- Don’t demand or request any form of sexual favour, directly or indirectly.
- Don’t abuse your position of power or authority in exchange for academic, professional, or personal gain.
- Don’t share, display, or circulate any form of pornography or obscene material, including via digital platforms.
- Don’t stalk anyone physically or through electronic means (cyberstalking).
- Don’t engage in any form of voyeurism or intrusive behaviour.
- Don’t trivialize or joke about sexual harassment—it is a serious offence.
- Don’t tolerate or ignore any sexual misconduct in your presence—report it.
- Don’t retaliate against someone for filing a complaint or assisting in an investigation.
How to Report a Complaint
- If you are facing or have witnessed any incident of sexual harassment, Eklavya College urges you to take prompt action.
- The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) assures full confidentiality, sensitivity, and fairness throughout the redressal process.
Send an email to: Eklavyacollegeaurangabad@gmail.com
We encourage students and staff not to remain silent. Your safety and dignity are our utmost priority.
