Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)

Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been constituted in the college campus for the women faculty & staff and the students and has been functioning in the formal sense from 1st August, 2017 to provide a safe environment for them for a healthy and an enhanced intellectual and professional work culture. In pursuance of UGC (Prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment of women employees and students in higher educational institutions) Regulations, 2015 read with Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and in partial modification of Office Order No. 449 dated 05.08.2016, and as per the instructions of the AICTE, GNITS ICC.( Internal Complaint Committee) has been constituted  to address sexual harassment related complaints.

Policy Document

The GNITS – Women Protection Cell aims:

  • To uphold women’s right to protection.
  • To create a sense of security and dignity.
  • To provide a platform for both students and women staff to address the gender issues related to discrimination, harassment and abuse.
  • To organize various programs to disseminate information about gender related laws and rights for intellectual and emotional wellbeing of women.
  • To conduct guest lectures, workshops and seminars to evolve right understanding and motivation to empower as better workforce for the nation.
  • To encourage healthy interaction and working environment among the students and staff.
  • To provide required guidance and counseling for the needy women.

The GNITS – Women Protection Cell functions for the protection of the rights and any sorts of violence against women in the campus. The women staff and the students can reach to the members of the Women Protection Cell to report the matter directly to the person in charge of the cell or to put their problems in writing in the Suggestion/ complaints box fixed in different places of the institution. The issues brought to the notice of the Women Protection Cell shall be duly addressed by the committee to provide suitable instructions/guidance/consultation in accordance with the nature of the complaints recorded.

The Internal Complaints Committee’s major functions entail:                                                              View Document

  • Forceful implementation of the policies relating to the prevention of sexual harassment.
  • Redressal of complaints filed within the scope of the laws, With fairness and without bias .
  • Conducting awareness workshops/activities to educate all employees and students of the institute about:
    • Sexual harassment at workplace, its effects and laws against it
    • Filing a complaint with the ICC
  • Annual report with Summary of the actions of ICC and the complaints filed
  • Strive to resolve complaints by the aggrieved complainant, and
  • Henceforth, recommend actions to be taken by the employee.

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Office Order

Committee composition 

  • Constitution of Internal Complaints Committee :

          The formation of the Internal Complaints Committee was officially notified through an order in writing validated by the Principal.

          The Committee consists of the following members:

  • Chairman: Principal , GNITS.
  • Coordinator : Faculty in charge for the committee.
  • Faculty members: These members are faculty from each department of institution who are aware and sensitive to gender issues and dedicated to the cause of women.
  • Student members: These members are students from each department of institution who actively can take up the ICC activities related to students and also help in resolving any issues that arise.
  • External Member : An external member who is not part of the institution and has good knowledge about the rules, regulations and functions of the ICC.

                Tenure of the Members of the Committee

          The tenure of the members of the Internal Complaints Committee is for a period of three years from the date of nomination.

Committee members

The present members of the committee are as follows:

Member Name Designation Role in ICC Department Contact Number Email -ID
Dr. K.Ramesh Reddy Principal Chairman GNITS 9849422460 principal@gnits.ac.in
Mrs.T . Aparna Asstant Professor Coordinator IT 9989256569 aparna.tanam@gnits.ac.in
Dr. P. Aparna HOD , H&M Member H&M 9848468330 palleaparna@gmail.com
Dr. M.V.L. Surya Kumari Physical Directress Member PD 9440550918 mvlsuryakumari@yahoo.com
Dr.G. Srivalli Assoc. Prof. Member ECE 9441878101 srivalligundala@gnits.ac.in
Mrs. K. SwarnaLatha Asst. Prof Member EEE 8801708632 swarna.kandukuri@gmail.com
Mrs. BhageswariRatkal Asst. Prof Member CSE 9959154949 bhagya.ratkal@gnits.ac.in
Mrs.T. Sunitha Asst. Prof Member ETE 9959966461 sunithaetm@gnits.ac.in
Mrs. M. Sreevalli Asst. Prof Member BS 9553259636 sreevallimetta@gmail.com
Ms Bhagyasri Marreddy Sr. Advocate , Telangana High court External Member & Legal Advisor  

9391130085  

m.bhagyasri9@gmail.com

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In pursuance of UGC (Prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment of women employees and students in higher educational institutions) Regulations, 2015 read with Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and in partial modification of Office Order No. 449 dated 05.08.2016, and as per the instructions of the AICTE, GNITS ICC.( Internal Complaint Committee) has been constituted  to address sexual harassment related complaints.

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The Internal Complaints Committee deals with sexual harassment and gender related issues , which are very sensitive and which need delicate handling. The aggrieved student / employee needs a secure environment where she can put forth her issue or complaint with courage. So it becomes the responsibility of the ICC to create a isolated environment where the complaint can freely express herself.

The aggrieved can approach ICC in following ways :

  • Personally approach and give their grievances to the Coordinator or any member of the committee
  • Send a mail to gnits.icc@gmail.com / aparna.tanam@gnits.ac.in
  • Approach Head of the Institution wherein they will be subsequently guided to the ICC committee
  • Use Suggestion boxes installed in various places in the college.

The following facilities are provided for ICC :

  • For this purpose , ICC is set up in a separate room, where confidentiality can be maintained fully.
  • An ICC cell has been set up in 2nd Floor , F Block.
  • A notice board where the information regarding activities of the ICC can be displayed.
  • A page on GNITS website through which the ICC can be reached.

On receipt of a complaint related to sexual harassment at work place , the following procedure will be followed:

  • The committee members of ICC shall conduct a preliminary enquiry so as to ascertain the truth of the allegations by collecting documentary evidence as well as recording statements of any witness/es including the complainant.
  • The inquiry shall be completed within a period of Maximum 90 days from the date of the complaint.
  • On completion of the inquiry, the ICC shall provide a report of its findings to the employer within a period of maximum 10 days from the date of completion of inquiry and such report be made available to the concerned parties.
  • If the allegations against the respondent are proved, it shall recommend punitive actions to be taken against the respondent to the employer.
  • The employer shall act upon the recommendation within sixty days of receiving it.

Facilities of the cell

The Internal Complaints Committee deals with sexual harassment and gender related issues , which are very sensitive and which need delicate handling. The aggrieved student / employee needs a secure environment where she can put forth her issue or complaint with courage. So it becomes the responsibility of the ICC to create a isolated environment where the complainant can freely express herself.

    • For this purpose , ICC is set up in a separate room, where confidentiality can be maintained fully.
      • An ICC cell has been set up in 2nd Floor , F Block.
    • A woman helpline toll free number 1800-599-8699 has been set for helping the needy on phone.
    • A women Safety Club has been formed for taking up activities related to Women Safety and Women Empowerment.
    • An Instagram page “abhaya.gnits” has been set up for reaching the Women Safety Club- Abhaya
    • A notice board where the information regarding activities of the ICC can be displayed.
    • A page on GNITS website through which the ICC can be reached.
    • Suggestion boxes at various places in the college.

Roles & Responsibilities of committee members                                                         View Document

General Roles and Responsibilities:

    • Dissemination of information and awareness generation (i.e. to create & communicate a detailed policy).
    • To constitute a sub- committee at the departmental level comprising of faculty and student members for the welfare of women .
    • Ensure that the members are trained in both skill & capacity in striving for an equal, safe and harmonious environment.
    • To address and resolve grievances if any, on a timely basis.
    • Prepare an annual report of the departmental women welfare activities and submit to the authorities.

Co-ordinator:

      1. Preparing the Almanac of ICC, constitute sub-committees of faculty & student members for execution of work on women welfare.
      2. Organize meetings at regular intervals and at times as per the immediate requirement of complaints received for effective functioning of the cell.
      3. Preparing Annual Report and submission to the concerned authority.
      4. Procurement of adequate resources for administration & functioning of the cell.
      5. Inspire the members to make efforts to maintain gender parity, sexual harassment-free and positive environment in the college campus.

 Faculty Members:

      1. Execute the work assigned during meetings for functioning of the cell.
      2. Monitor & support the student members for dissemination of information for awareness generation.
      3. Provide training in skill & capacity to all the members in striving for equal, safe & harmonious environment.
      4. To address & resolve grievances if any on a timely basis.
      5. Prepare reports of sub-committees of the activities undertaken and submit to Co-ordinator.

Student Members:

      1. Report to faculty members for taking up the work assigned in relation to the functioning of the cell.
      2. Seek the guidance & support of the faculty & cell co-ordinator for execution of tasks related to the cell.
      3. Remain vigilant while in the campus for prevention of any unwarranted behaviour among the students and report the same  to faculty/Co-ordinator on a timely basis in case it is observed.
      4. Provide assistance to faculty members in the execution of their tasks related to the cell.
      5. Inculcate discipline among all the students for a grievance free & friendly college environment.

External Member:

The role of the External Member is crucial to the Committee. The major functions of the External Member to the ICC are:

    1. Provide hand holding support in the functioning of the ICC
    2. Assist the IC in conducting the Inquiry if/when there is a complaint.
    1. Prepare the content on the functioning of the ICC in the Annual Report of the organisation.
    2. Assist the Employer in conducting awareness training for all the employees.
    3. Conduct Orientation programme for the members of the ICC.
    4. Give appropriate advice as and when called for to the members of the ICC and to any employee who has approached.
    5. Be totally involved with all the ICC proceedings
    6. Must make sure that the proceedings are happening according to the principles of natural justice.
    7. Make efforts to co-ordinate the functioning of other ICC members.
    8. Ensure the implementation of law as per the procedures established.
    9. Ensure healthy and comfortable workplace and ensure that workplace harmony is restored in case of sexual harassment incidents.

Events Organized

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The Schedule of the Five Daylong event is as following:

S. No Event Date
l Open Discussion on the Theme:  End of Violence
Against Women
7.03.2022
2 JAM on: Your Moment of Pride as a Women 8.03.2022
3 SHAIR Campaign by GreenTrends – arr on donating hair to prepare wigs for under prenoleged Comcertutieth 9.03.2022
 4 Talk on “GIRL SAFETY”  by Ms. Tejdeep  Kour
Menor,  Retd  IPS Officer followed  by  Womens Safety Awareness  Programme’ by ABHAYA-GNITS- Women  Safety Club
10.03.2022
(2.00 pm to 4.00
pm)
5 VALEDICTORY
•    Release of WE Magazine
•    PRIZE Distribution
•    Honoring  STAR  Women
11.03.2022
(2.00 pm to 4.00
pm)

Marking the International Womens Day , G.Narayanamma Institute Of Technology and Science for Women , has organised events to celebrate womenhood in a jubilant way. All the Women staff and students elatedly participated and collectively celebrated the Women’s Day in the college.  A JAM event was conducted on  the topic “Your moment of being a Proud Woman “ was conducted for Both the Women staff and students where each one of the participant shared their moments of pride. This event was followed by all the women joining together in circles and flying 25 purple balloons  to mark International Women’s Day celebrations in the 25th silver jublee year of the college. The event was successfully conducted with the esteemed support of principal Dr. K.Ramesh Reddy and vice chairperson Ms. Srividhya Reddy  . The Convenor for the event was Dr.P.Aparna , HOD H&M department and was coordinated by MrsT.Aparna Asst Professor , IT Dept.

YEAR WISE DATA

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3 Mechanism for submission of online/offline students’ grievances View Document 

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4 Timely redressal of grievances through appropriate committees No grievances View Document No grievances No grievances View Document
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