INTERNAL COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE

Sexual Harassment:

“Sexual harassment” includes such unwelcome sexually determined behaviour, whether directly or otherwise, as:

physical contact and advances
demand or request for sexual favours
sexually coloured remarks
showing any pornography, or
any other unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of a sexual nature
The possible actions that can be taken against the respondent.
Warning
Written apology
Bond of good behaviour
Adverse remark in the Confidential Report
Stopping of increments/promotion
Suspension
Dismissal
Any other relevant mechanism

Procedure

The complaint shall submit to the ICC at the time of filing the complaint, six copies of the complaint along with supporting documents and the names and addresses of the witnesses. You can reach the Chairperson, ICC at icc.gnit@gniindia.org
Rest assured that your complaint will be kept CONFIDENTIAL.

Inquiry process:

The inquiry shall be complete within a period of ninety days from the date of the complaint.
On completion of the inquiry, the Internal Committee shall provide a report of its findings to the employer within a period of ten days from the date of completion of the inquiry and such report be made available to the concerned parties.
If the allegations against the respondent has been 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 its receipt by him.

K. Vijaya Lakshmi
Presiding Officer

Formation of Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) for A.Y-2025-26

In line with the institute’s unwavering commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and harassment-free environment for all women faculty and students, the following esteemed faculty members have been appointed as members of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) for the Academic Year 2025-26. This committee is entrusted with the critical responsibility of overseeing the implementation of policies and procedures aimed at the sensitization, prevention, and prohibition of sexual harassment, thereby ensuring the safety and well-being of all women faculty and students on campus. We earnestly request all departments to extend their full cooperation to the committee for the effective dissemination of information and to promote comprehensive awareness among students and faculty members regarding the ICC's mandate and functions.

Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) Members (A.Y. 2025-26)