Internal Complaint Committee (ICC)

The Hon’ble Supreme Court vide its judgement dated 15.05.2023 has ordered all the institutions/Organizations to implement the provisions of Sexual Harassment of women at Work Place (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013(PoSH Act,2013) and to constitute and compose the Internal Complaint Committees (ICCs)

At Panimalar Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, we are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment for all our employees, especially women. In accordance with the guidelines of the National Commission for Women, the directives of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, and the National Medical Commission, we have taken significant steps to uphold the principles of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act, 2013).

As part of this commitment, we formally established an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) . This committee serves as a dedicated body to address and resolve complaints related to sexual harassment in the workplace, ensuring that every woman in our institution feels protected, heard, and supported. The ICC operates with transparency, fairness, and confidentiality, in line with the provisions of the POSH Act.

We believe that a workplace should be a space of dignity and professionalism, free from harassment or discrimination of any kind.

Below, you will find more details about the POSH Act, the responsibilities of the ICC, and how we strive to create a safer and more inclusive work environment for everyone.

At Panimalar Medical College, we are committed to ensuring a safe and respectful workplace for all.

The procedure is as follows:

1. As per the POSH Act, 2013, an aggrieved woman can file a written complaint with the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC).

2. Any complaint regarding sexual harassment can be submitted either in written form or via email at _______

3. If the complaint is against the employer, it should be directed to the Local Complaints Committee (LCC). The complaint must be filed within three months of the incident, or in the case of multiple incidents, within three months from the last occurrence.

4. If the complainant is unable to file the complaint due to physical incapacity, it can be submitted on her behalf by a relative, friend, co-worker, an officer of the National Commission for Women or State Women’s Commission, or anyone aware of the incident, provided they have the written consent of the aggrieved woman.