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ICC – Internal Complaints Committee

Introduction:

Paavai College of Engineering is committed to providing a reliable, safe, and secure academic environment for students and a conducive working atmosphere for all female faculty members. In accordance with guidelines from the Supreme Court, UGC, and the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013, which safeguards against sexual harassment in the workplace, the college has established an Internal Complaints Committee (Anti-Sexual Harassment Cell).

Objectives:

Develop a policy to combat sexual harassment within the institution.
Cultivate a secure physical and social environment to prevent instances of sexual harassment.
Raise awareness about sexual harassment through educational initiatives, fostering a dignified and safe environment for women on campus.
Promote social and psychological awareness to address various forms of sexual harassment.
Provide a neutral, confidential, and supportive environment for the campus community.
Ensure fair and timely resolution of complaints related to sexual harassment.
Provide information on counselling and support services available on campus.
Ensure students, faculty, and staff have access to current and comprehensive information on sexual harassment and assault.
Establish a permanent mechanism for preventing and addressing sexual harassment cases and other forms of gender-based violence at the institute.

Responsibilities:

Uphold the institute’s commitment to providing a discrimination-free environment. • Raise awareness about different forms of harassment and avenues for redressal through articles and press releases.
Organize various gender sensitization programs
Arrange health awareness programs, addressing women-related issues and complaints.
Organize Women’s Day programs to raise social awareness about women’s issues and gender discrimination.
Address issues of gender-based violence.
Impose penalties or punishments as necessary.
Appropriately handle reported cases of sexual harassment, abuse, or discrimination, and take action against grievances related to gender bias.
Act as the complaint authority for sexual harassment complaints.
Maintain strict confidentiality throughout the process in accordance with established guidelines of the Internal Complaints Committee Policy.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

S. No.	Name	Designation	Position	Phone No
1	Dr. V. Hariharan	Principal	Chairperson	9715366881
2	Mrs. M. Vimala	Professor / S&H	Co-Chairperson	7339482430
3	Mrs. K. Poonkodi	Professor / BME	Member	7092373522
4	Mrs. B. M. Brinda	Associate Professor / Cyber Security	Member	9965365389
5	Mrs. N. Nathiya	Assistant Professor / AI&ML	Member	7904718340
6	Mr. Dinesh	Lab Assistant	Member	8667867678
7	Mrs. P. Vijayalaskshmi	Lab Assistant	Member	8754368299
8	Ms. S. Dharshana	Student Representative / AI&DS	Member	6385682003
9	Ms. D. Devadharshini	Student Representative / AI&ML	Member	8072569399
10	Ms. K. Boomika	Student Representative / CSE	Member	6383709991

Minutes of Meeting