Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)

Policy Statement

The College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for women employees and students, free from sexual harassment. The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) is constituted in accordance with the UGC Regulations, 2015 and the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. The ICC also addresses complaints from transgender persons to ensure inclusivity.

Objectives

• Prevent sexual harassment through awareness and sensitization programs.
• Prohibit any form of sexual harassment within the institution.
• Provide a fair and timely redressal mechanism for complaints.

Scope of ICC

The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) shall have jurisdiction over:

• All students, employees (teaching & non-teaching), contractual staff, and visitors associated with the institution.
• Incidents occurring:
  
  • On campus.
  • Off campus, if related to institutional activities (internships, field visits, study tours).
  • During official travel or events organized by the institution.
• Complaints of sexual harassment as defined under the POSH Act, 2013 and UGC Regulations, 2015.
• ICC does not handle non-sexual harassment complaints; such cases are referred to the Anti-Discrimination Cell or Grievance Redressal Committee.

Composition of ICC

Name	Present Affiliation	ICC Designation
Dr. Arunava Mookherjee	Professor, FMS	Presiding Officer
Dr. Sandip Mukherjee	Associate Professor, FMS	Member - Legal Expert
Dr. Dola Sinha	Associate Professor, EE	Member
Mrs. Susmita Maitra	PS to Principal	Member
Mrs. Anindita Sengupta	Technical Assistant	Member
Ms. Indrakshee Sen	Psychological Counsellor	Member
Mr. Jayanta Biswas	Jt. Secretary, Swami Vivekananda Bani Prachar Samity	External Member - NGO Representative
Mrs. Sukarna Dey Mondal	Assistant Professor, BSH	Member Secretary
Ms. Oishi Sen	Student, CSE	Student Representative
Ms. Shruti Thakkar	Student, EE	Student Representative
Mr. Kushagra Kumar Kunnu	Student, CSE	Student Representative

Complaint Filing Process

Complaints can be filed within 3 months of the incident through any of the following modes:

• Written application submitted to ICC Chairperson.
• Email submission to dola.sinha@bcrec.ac.in.
• Online complaint form available on the college website.

Complaint Registration and Reporting Flow (As per the UGC Regulations):

Step-1: Filing of Complaint	Any aggrieved woman can file a written complaint to the ICC within 3 months from the date of incident. Complaint can be submitted to the Presiding Officer or any ICC member in person or head of the institution.
Step-2: Acknowledgment and Preliminary Review	The ICC acknowledges receipt within 7 working days. The Committee conducts a preliminary assessment and informs both parties.
Step-3: Investigation	ICC conducts inquiry as per natural justice principles. Both complainant and respondent are given an opportunity to present evidence. Proceedings are recorded confidentially.
Step-4: Report Submission	ICC submits the inquiry report with recommendations to the Head of Institution within 90 days of complaint receipt.
Step-5: Action and Follow-Up	The Head of Institution acts on the recommendations within 30 days. Follow-up and implementation of corrective measures are ensured.

Timelines

• Inquiry to be completed within 90 days of receipt of complaint.
• Action to be taken within 30 days after inquiry report submission.

Confidentiality

All proceedings and identities of parties involved shall be kept strictly confidential.

Awareness and Training

The ICC conducts mandatory orientation for new students and staff and organizes periodic sensitization workshops.

Annual Report

The ICC shall prepare and submit an annual report of cases handled and actions taken to the institution and UGC.

False Complaints

Action against false complaints will be taken only after due inquiry and proof of malicious intent, ensuring genuine complainants are not discouraged.

Display and Accessibility

Details of ICC members, policy, and complaint process are prominently displayed on the college website and notice boards.

Helplines and Emergency Contacts

Type	Contact Details
National Women’s helpline	1091
Police Emergency	100
National Commission for Women (NCW)	011-26944880 / www.ncw.nic.in
UGC Helpline for Sexual Harassment Complaints	1800-111-656
Institutional ICC Helpline	dola.sinha@bcrec.ac.in (Presiding Officer)
State Women’s Commission Helpline	033-23595609 / 23345324 / 23210154 wbcw.org@gmail.com secy.wcdsw@gmail.com https://wcdsw.wb.gov.in

References

• UGC Regulations, 2015: https://www.ugc.ac.in
• Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013