CONTENT
RESOLUTION PROCESS/ MECHANISM OF REDRESSAL
The process of conducting an Inquiry shall broadly comprise the following steps:
Milestones Procedure stepwise
Day 1. Valid Complaint received by Internal Committee.
Day2 Within Days 1-3 Prima facie case established by Internal committee
Day 7 Within Days 1-3 The internal committee will conduct the actual inquiry if the case is genuine, interview the `accuser` and accused and witnesses if any other person/ persons the respective committee feels a need to interview to come to a conclusion about the complaint. Prepare a report.
Day 15 Within/By Internal Committee presents the report to the Principal for action/suggestions.
Day 20 Within/By The respective committee sends the final report to the Director and recommends appropriate action.
Day 25 Within/By Inform the accuser about the broad steps taken and against any intimidation.
Day 30 Within/By Initiate action against an accuser, if found guilty.
Day 34 Within/By Accuser / Aggrieved can file an appeal if not satisfied with ACC
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
A. Corrective action for students
Where the respondent is a student of the Institute and is found guilty of sexual harassment, depending upon the severity of the offense, the IC may recommend any or a combination of the following penalties for sexual harassment or unwelcome sexual conduct - (the following list is not exhaustive)
i Warning, reprimand, or censure.
ii Bar on representing the Institute in any co-curricular/extra-curricular activities.
iii Removal and/or bar on holding any positions of responsibility.
iv Suspension or expulsion from the Institute.
B. Corrective action for Faculty/Non-teaching staff/other employees
If the respondent is an employee of the Institute and is found guilty of sexual harassment, then the IC may recommend any or a combination of the following penalties for sexual harassment or unwelcome sexual conduct - (the following list is not exhaustive)
i Warning, reprimand, or censure.
ii Withholding increments and promotions.
iii Suspension.
iv Termination of employment.
