Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)
Committed to fair, impartial and confidential redressal under the UGC Regulations, 2015.
In accordance with the University Grants Commission (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women Employees and Students in Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2015, the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) at MIT University Sikkim has been constituted to provide a safe, secure and gender-sensitive environment for all members of the University community.
The ICC is entrusted with addressing complaints of sexual harassment and ensuring fair, impartial and confidential redressal in line with statutory provisions.
Composition of the Internal Complaints Committee
| Name | Designation / Role |
|---|---|
| Prof. (Dr.) Deepak Kher | Vice Chancellor |
Objectives of the ICC
- 1To prevent and prohibit sexual harassment of women employees and students within the University.
- 2To provide a neutral, fair and confidential mechanism for the redressal of complaints.
- 3To promote awareness on gender sensitization, respectful conduct and equitable workplace behaviour.
- 4To organize workshops, training sessions and awareness programmes for students, faculty and staff.
- 5To uphold the dignity, safety and equality of all genders on campus.
Roles and Responsibilities
- 1Receive and address complaints of sexual harassment promptly and impartially.
- 2Ensure that inquiries are conducted fairly, confidentially and within the stipulated time frame.
- 3Recommend appropriate disciplinary action based on inquiry outcomes.
- 4Maintain strict confidentiality and safeguard the identity of complainants and witnesses.
- 5Prepare annual reports detailing cases received, actions taken and preventive measures implemented.
Confidentiality and Support
All complaints received by the ICC are handled with utmost confidentiality, sensitivity and professionalism. The Committee provides emotional, academic and legal support to the complainant and ensures a safe and non-discriminatory environment throughout the inquiry and beyond.
Complaints may also be escalated through the UGC Samadhaan portal at samadhaan.ugc.ac.in.
Contact the ICC
- Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), MIT University Sikkim
- Email: sgrc@mituniversitysikkim.com
- Phone: +91-6009466009
- Address: Helipad Road, near Sai Mandir, Assangthang, Namchi, Sikkim – 737126