Sexual Harassment

Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy and Committee

The UGC’s Policy on Prevention and Prohibition of sexual harassment at Workplace 2016 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the students at the College. Students should note that sexual misconduct or harassment encompasses a range of conduct, including but not limited to sexual assault, unwanted touching or persistent unwelcome comments, e-mails, or pictures of an insulting or degrading sexual nature, which may constitute harassment, which shall depend on the circumstances of each case.

Student Grievance Redressal Cell

The College has a Grievance Redressal Cell consisting of faculty members and administrative staff members and headed by the principal to address grievances of students as well as staff members. A student having any grievance may apply in writing to the Principal/ Grievance Redressal Cell for an appropriate redressal.

Any student at the College aggrieved by any acts of sexual harassment, misconduct or ragging as defined and summarized hereinabove can approach the Principal/ Grievance Redressal Cell at the College. Further, any student who is aware of any violations may report the same to the Cell. The Cell shall take cognizance of the grievance and inform the concerned Committee formed to enforce the respective Code.

If a delinquent student is aggrieved by the imposition of any of the punishments, he/she may appeal to the Principal/ Grievance Redressal Cell. They may decide on one of the following.

• Accept the recommendation of the concerned Committee and impose the punishment as suggested by the Committee, or
• Modify and impose any of the punishments as stipulated in the respective Code which is commensurate with the gravity of the proved misconduct, or
• Refer the case back to the Committee for reconsideration.

The principal’s decision is final and binding in all the cases.