LNCT has constituted an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) as per the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 to ensure a safe and dignified campus for all.
To prevent and prohibit sexual harassment and provide a redressal mechanism for complaints filed by women employees and students.
Presiding Officer (senior woman faculty), 2 faculty members, 1 employee representative, 1 NGO member working for women's welfare.
ICC has the powers of a civil court for summoning, evidence collection, and inquiry. Annual report submitted to the District Officer.
Complete confidentiality maintained throughout the complaint process. Identity of the complainant, respondent, and witnesses protected.
The ICC comprises dedicated members committed to ensuring a safe campus environment.
Any woman employee or student can file a complaint with the ICC.
Written complaint to ICC within 3 months of the incident. ICC may extend by 3 months if circumstances justify.
ICC may attempt conciliation at the complainant's request before initiating inquiry. No monetary settlement allowed.
ICC completes inquiry within 90 days with both parties given opportunity to present their case and evidence.
ICC submits report within 10 days of inquiry completion. Recommended action implemented within 60 days.