Sikkim Global Technical University (SGTU) - Premier Technological University in India

Internal Complaint Committee (ICC)

As per the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013, Sikkim Global Technical University has formed the Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) at the University level in the year 2023.

About ICC

The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) is constituted in higher education institutions under sub-regulation (1) of regulations of University Grants Commission of India in Gazette Notification Dated 2nd May 2016 for Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal of sexual harassment of women employees and students in higher educational institutions, Regulations 2015.

Objectives of ICC

Ensuring a Safe and Supportive Environment
Promoting Gender Equality
Facilitating Fair and Transparent Processes

Vision of ICC

Zero Tolerance for Harassment and Discrimination
Empowering Women Staff
Building Awareness and Prevention

Mission of ICC

To establish a safe atmosphere in both the physical and social realms to prevent sexual harassment.
Committed to staff members the freedom to report harassment of any kind without worrying about repercussions.
To ensure that grievances will be treated delicately and with the utmost secrecy.
To ensure that anti-harassment policies and procedures comply with the most recent legislative requirements by reviewing and updating them whenever required.
To organize expert sessions, training sessions, and awareness campaigns to educate staff members on their legal obligations and the value of a harassment-free workplace.

Principles of ICC

Maintain confidentiality of all matters discussed by the ICC.
Unbiased, Independent, Simple, and Fair processes.
No opinion expressed about any ICC at SGTU outside the Committee.
All members must be available and approachable at all times.
Maintenance of proper conduct by the members at all times.

Functions of ICC

Assure a safe working environment at the campus.
Create an effective organizational structure for improving the status of women in the institution.
Advise the management about issues influencing women's work lives and status.
Sensitize all members of the University community towards gender equity.
Organize workshops and awareness programs at regular intervals.
Encourage participation from NGOs and law enforcement agencies.
Provide a platform for registering complaints and conducting inquiries.
Review safety and security measures for female employees and students.
Treat sexual harassment as misconduct under the service rules.

Rules and Regulations

The ICC is constituted to help maintain a harmonious atmosphere at the Institute, and to enable women to pursue their work with dignity and reassurance. The Cell has been working to raise awareness of gender equality issues.

Recommendations

Don'ts

Avoid touching any person or staring unnecessarily.
Do not make sexist remarks or jokes.
Do not take pictures or videos without consent.
Do not share private content without permission.
Do not send mixed signals.
Do not send suggestive messages.

Do's

Treat everyone with respect.
Request open-door interactions if needed.
Hold meetings during standard working hours.
Use well-lit public spaces for meetings.

Filing Complaints

Complaints must be submitted in a “Complaint Registration Form” which is provided on the respective website at icc.cell@sgtu.sc.in.

Within 24 hours of online submission, the complaint must be physically validated at the ICC office by the complainant(s) for it to be processed by the committee. ICC will conduct a complete, unbiased investigation by maintaining strict confidentiality.

Internal Complaints Committee Composition

In pursuance of the Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013 and in accordance with Section 4 AICTE (Gender Sensitization, Prevention, and Prohibition of harassment of Women Employees and Students and Redressal of Grievances in Technical Institutions) Regulations 2016 vide No. F.AICTE/WH/2016/01 dated 10.06.2016, the Internal Complaints Committee is in place as under to deal with the complaints relating to sexual harassment at the workplace.