Prevention: Organizing workshops and gender sensitization programs for employees.

Annual Reports: Preparing and filing annual reports on the number of complaints received and disposed of.

Protection against Retaliation: Ensuring no employee faces adverse actions for filing a complaint.

False Complaints: If a complaint is found malicious, the ICC may recommend action against the complainant.

Procedure and Redressal

Complaint Filing: A written complaint offline/online must be submitted within 3 months of the incident (or last incident in a series).

Conciliation: Upon request, the ICC may facilitate conciliation, but no monetary settlement is allowed.

Inquiry Process

• If conciliation fails or is not requested, an inquiry starts.
• The inquiry must be completed within 90 days.
• Both parties must be heard, and witnesses/evidence recorded.
• All proceedings must be kept strictly confidential.

Reporting & Action

• The inquiry report must be submitted to the University authority within 10 days of completion.
• If guilty, the ICC recommends action (disciplinary action, counselling, compensation, etc.).
• University must act on recommendations within 60 days.

Important Timeframes

• Complaint Timeline: Within 3 months of the incident.
• Inquiry Completion: Within 90 days.
• Report Submission: Within 10 days of inquiry closure.
• University Action: Within 60 days of report.
• Appeal: Within 90 days.

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