Internal Complaint Commitee
Adhiparasakthi College of Arts and Science, Kalavai is a coeducational institution providing equal opportunities to all. Men and women work together in a friendly atmosphere, however, if there are any complaints involving physical contact or advances, demand for sexual favors, sexually tainted remarks, and any unwelcome physical, verbal, or nonverbal expressions of a sexual nature; it is addressed and appropriate action is taken. This cell aims at sensitizing the students and staff to work diligently to prevent sexual harassment in the college. Complaints of sexual harassment shall be lodged with the Committee and appropriate disciplinary action is initiated by the members in accordance with the college's rules and regulations.
Why ICC?
- It is formed according to the provisions of the POSH ACT-Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act of 2013, 9th December 2013. (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal).
- It is also mentioned in the University Grants Commission (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal of sexual harassment of women employees and students in Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2015- 2nd May 2016.
What is ICC?
The POSH Act demanded an ICC be made at all workplaces for the redressal of sexual harassment cases.
Functions of ICC :
- To prevent sexual harassment at the workplace.
- To prevent discrimination and sexual harassment against girls by promoting gender amity among students and employees
- To conduct periodical programs on women's empowerment.
- To provide a conducive environment and congenial atmosphere for women.
Who can approach ICC?
Any aggrieved woman who has suffered harassment at the workplace can approach ICC.
Aggrieved women include:
a. Woman who is an employee, or
b. Someone visiting the workplace, or
c. Student
Internal Complaint Committee Members (A.Y. 2024-2025)
| S.No | Name of the Member | Designation | Responsibility |
| 1 | Dr.A.Mohamed Sadiq | Principal | Chair Person |
| 2 | Mrs.M.Jayanthi | Head, Department of Bio-Chemistry | Member |
| 3 | Mrs.M.Chellakannu | Assistant Professor, Dept of Microbiology | Member |
| 4 | Dr.P. Hariharan | Controller of Examinations | Member |
| 5 | Dr.P.V. Praveen Sundar | Head, Department of Computer Science | Member |
| 6 | Mr.B. Sivakotteswaran | Technical Staff | Member |
| 7 | Mr.K.P.Manigandan | Technical Staff | Member |
| 8 | Mr. M.Mukesh Kanna | MCA Student | Member |
| 9 | Ms. S.Farisha Amreen | MCA Student | Member |