DECTE
Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)
Prevention, prohibition, and redressal of sexual harassment as per the POSH Act, 2013.
POSH Act 2013
About ICC
The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) is constituted as per the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act). The committee ensures a safe and harassment-free environment for all students and staff members at DECTE.
ICC Mandate
Receive complaints of sexual harassment at the workplace
Conduct inquiry following principles of natural justice
Recommend action to the management/employer
Ensure confidentiality of complainant and respondent
Conduct awareness programmes on gender sensitization
Submit annual report to the employer and District Officer
Provide interim relief to the complainant during inquiry
Complete inquiry within 90 days of receiving complaint
ICC Composition
Chair
Presiding Officer
Senior Woman Faculty
Internal
Member
Faculty Member (Female)
Internal
Member
Faculty Member
Internal
Member
Non-Teaching Staff (Female)
External
External Member
NGO / Women's Organization Rep
Student
Student Rep
Student (if complaint involves students)
Filing a Complaint
Any aggrieved person can file a written complaint to the ICC within 3 months of the incident.
1Written complaint with details of incident
2Names and addresses of witnesses (if any)
3Documentary evidence supporting the complaint
4Statement of the complainant
Contact ICC
9862822173
All proceedings are strictly confidential. Identity of the complainant is protected as per the Act.