Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)

Overview

The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) at East Calcutta Girls' College is dedicated to fostering a safe and respectful environment by addressing issues related to sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination. In accordance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, the committee plays a pivotal role in implementing the provisions of the act and creating a harassment-free workplace environment.

Committee Composition

Role Name Designation
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 Semester IV, Education Honours
Student Member Uzma Binte Ali Semester IV, English Honours
Student Member Ayanti Saha Postgraduate Semester IV, Geography
External Member Smt. Srimoyee Mukherjee Advocate, High Court of Calcutta

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Receiving complaints related to sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination.
  • 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.

Procedures

The ICC follows a structured procedure for handling complaints, which includes:

  • Complaint Submission: Complaints can be submitted in writing to the committee.
  • Inquiry Process: An inquiry is conducted, providing an opportunity for both the complainant and the respondent to present their cases.
  • Decision Making: Based on the inquiry findings, the committee makes recommendations for appropriate action.