Internal Complaints Committee
What is an Internal Complaint Committee?
The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) is an obligation under the Act which must be adhered to by an employer of a workplace with more than ten employees as per Section 4 of the Act. The Internal Complaints Committee is the initial in-house body which must be approached for filing of a complaint relating to sexual harassment by the aggrieved women. The Internal Complaints Committee plays an important role in the functioning of the provisions of the Act and to ensure the fulfillment of its objectives. The major functions of the Internal Complaints Committee involve implementing the Policy relating to the prevention of sexual harassment, resolving complaints by the aggrieved and recommending actions to be taken by the employer.
Click Here : Handbook on Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
Contact Information
Email id:
icc@psgimsr.ac.in-
Contact Number:
Dr. K. Divya - Presiding Officer
Helpline:
7502956192
Who can file a complaint?
The complaint can be filed by the following persons: –
- Aggrieved women
- In case of her physical incapacity, the following persons can file a complaint –
- Relative of Complainant
- Friends of Complainant
- Co-worker
- Officer of National Commission for Women or State Commission for Women
- Any person who has knowledge of the incident with the written consent of the complainant
In case of her mental incapacity, the following persons can file a complaint –
- Complainant’s relative
- Complainant’s friend
- Special educator
- Qualified psychiatrist/psychologist
How to file a complaint
1) Hard copy signed by the complainant in a sealed cover handed to the presiding officer/ chair person
2) Email followed by physical validation through signatures within 24 hours of online submissions that the time period of 3 months may be extended by the Committee after recording reasons.
Time Period
The complaint can be filed within 3 months from the date of the incident of sexual harassment. In case of a series of incidents, the complaint must be filed within 3 months from the date of the last incident. The Act provides that the time period of 3 months may be extended by the Committee after recording reasons.
Internal Complaints Committee
Members
| S.No | Name | Department | Designation | Mob. No
|
Mail id |
| 1 | Dr. K. Divya | Prof & HOD- Ophthalmology
PSG Hospitals |
Presiding Officer | 7502956192 | divyakcbe80@gmail.com |
| 2 | Mr. Kannappanayanar V | Manager- Personnel
PSG Hospitals |
Secretary | 9894759929 | kannappanayanar@psgimsr.ac.in |
| 3 | Mr. Sai Shanmugam | Service Coordinator – Sathya Seva Organisation | NGO | 9442009050 | – |
| 4 | Dr. Vijaya. D | Head-Quality Assurance
PSG Hospitals |
Member | 9443065415 | viyasou@gmail.com |
| 5 | Dr. Jagadheeshwararaj. J | Vice Principal-Accreditation,
PSG IMS&R |
Member | 9600001766 | jagadheesh.raj@gmail.com |
| 6 | Dr. Shankar V | Vice Principal
PSG College of Pharmacy |
Member | 9842290701 | shankarv@psgpharma.ac.in |
| 7 | Dr. Leena J | Professor PSG College of Nursing | Member | 9842614197 | beulafrancis98@gmail.com |
| 8 | Mrs. Ashraf. Y | Professor PSG College of Physiotherapy | Member | 9566586805
|
ashrafeducation21@gmail.com |
| 9 | Mrs. Pushpam. S | Quality Control Executive PSG Hospitals | Member | 9994279310 | pushpamgunaseelan@gmail.com |
| 10 | Dr. Umaa. K | Prof. of Pharmaceutical Chem.
PSG College of Pharmacy |
Member | 9789347310 | umaakpsgpharma.ac.in
umaagangadhararao@gmail.com |
| 11 | Ms Devu Vijayan | Student, PSG IMSR | Member | 7010870067 | devuvijayanhg@gmail.com |
Roles and Responsibilities:
Receive and investigate complaints
– Provide support and guidance to complainants
– Conduct inquiries and hearings
– Recommend disciplinary action to the administration
– Create awareness and promote a zero-tolerance culture
Functions:
– Investigate complaints of sexual harassment, stalking, and gender-based violence
– Provide interim relief and support to complainants
– Conduct training and awareness programs
– Review and revise policies and procedures
Powers:
– Summon witnesses and collect evidence
– Conduct inquiries and hearings
– Recommend disciplinary action to the administration
Confidentiality:
– Maintain confidentiality of complaints and investigations
– Protect the identity of complainants and witnesses
Accountability:
– Report to the administration and governing bodies
– Submit annual reports and recommendations
Importance:
– Ensures a safe and supportive environment for all
– Encourages reporting of incidents without fear of retaliation
– Provides a fair and impartial investigation process