About

Internal Complaints Committee

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, often abbreviated as the POSH Act, is a comprehensive legislation enacted in India in 2013. The internal complaints committee plays a crucial role in implementing the provisions of the act and creating a safe and harassment-free workplace environment.

1. Composition

Designation Name
Presiding Officer Dr. Panchali Majumdar Associate Professor Department of Geography
Faculty Member Dr. Deepa Ghosh Associate Professor Department of Economics
Faculty Member Dr. Semanti Pal Assistant Professor Department of Physics
Non-Teaching Staff Smt. Mousumi Barik Typist
Non-Teaching Staff Sri Bidesh Mondal Accountant (Acting)
Student Member Ankita Singh, Sem IV Education Honours
Student Member Uzma Binte Ali, Sem IV English Honours
Student Member Ayanti Saha, PG Sem IV Geography
External Member Smt. Srimoyee Mukherjee Advocate, High Court of Calcutta

2. Roles and Responsibilities

  • Receiving complaints.
  • Conducting inquiries into the complaints in a fair and impartial manner.
  • Providing opportunities for both the complainant and the respondent to present their cases.
  • Maintaining confidentiality throughout the inquiry process.
  • Making recommendations for action based on the findings of the inquiry.
  • Submitting an annual report to the employer regarding the complaints received and action taken.

3. Procedures

The ICC follows procedures outlined in the act for the receipt, inquiry and resolution of complaints. These procedures ensure that complaints are handled sensitively and efficiently with due regard for the rights and dignity of both the complainant and the respondent.