Committees
Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Cell / Internal Complaints Committee
Circular for Formation of Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) / Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)
As per the guidelines of Supreme Court, UGC, Section 4 SHW act 2013 and AICTE Regulations, 2016 vide No. F. AICTE/ WH/ 2016/ 01 dated 10th June, 2016 Gender Sensitization, Prevention and Prohibition of Sexual Harassment of Women Employees and Students and Redressal of Grievances in Technical Institutions, Sir Issac Newton College of Engineering and Technology initiated an POSH / ICC Cell.
POSH / ICC of Sir Issac Newton College of Engineering and Technology is formed to facilitate Safe and Secure educational and working environments for both female students and staff. The Institute follows the policy of zero tolerance towards Human rights violation and the above committee looks into issues regarding prevention, prohibition and redressal of Sexual harassment of woman at workplace.
Functions of POSH / ICC
- Address and resolve complaints related to sexual harassment in a time-bound manner.
- Organize workshops and awareness programs to sensitize the campus community.
- Recommend measures to promote a gender-sensitive environment on campus.
Reporting Mechanism
Any person who experiences or witnesses sexual harassment is encouraged to report the matter to the ICC. Complaints can be submitted in writing, in person, or via email to the ICC at helpdesksincet@sincet.ac.in .
All complaints will be handled with utmost confidentiality and impartiality to ensure fairness and justice.
Sexual Harassment Means
Any inappropriate advances towards a person in a sexual manner which could directly or indirectly affect or influence the job, salary, career, or personal life. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 clearly defines sexual harassment as the following:
- Physical contact and advances
- A demand or request for sexual favors
- Making sexually colored remarks
- Showing pornography
- Any other unwelcome physical, verbal, or non-verbal conduct of sexual nature
Members for Formation of Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) / Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) Cell
| S.NO | NAME | DESIGNATION | ROLE | MOBILE NO. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mrs. J. SIVASANKARI | HOD / S&H | Presiding Officer | 9788988036 |
| 2 | Dr. R. MAHESWARI | AP / S&H | Deputy Presiding Officer | 9865357535 |
| 3 | Mr. N. RAGUVARAN | HOD / EEE | Faculty Member | 8668065747 |
| 4 | Ms. K. KURALAMUTHU | AP / ECE | Faculty Member | 8220188018 |
| 5 | Mrs. K. P. MISHA | Librarian | Non-Teaching Member | 9446389927 |
| 6 | Ms. C. JANANAI | Teaching Assistant | Non-Teaching Member | 7904518885 |
| 7 | Mr. S. ELAMARAN | Rtd. Head Master / District Executive Secretary - RID 2981 | NGO Member | 9443873919 |
| 8 | Ms. K. NIDHYA | II ECE | Student Member | 9500429503 |
| 9 | Ms. S. JANAKI | III AI&DS | Student Member | 9025228604 |
| 10 | Ms. T. VINISHA | III AGRI | Student Member | 8524594844 |
| 11 | Ms. M. ARTHI | III CSE | Student Member | 8015494840 |
Contact Information
For further queries or assistance, please reach out to:
Mrs. J. Sivsasankari, Head - Department of Science and humanities,
Sir Isaac Newton College of Engineering and Technology
Email: sivasankari@sincet.ac.in, lielpdesksincet@sincet.ac.in
Mobile: 9788988036
For more details: http://www.anna uni.edu/POSH/index.php