Zero-Tolerance Policy Statement
Govind National College, Narangwal, maintains an absolute zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment, gender-based discrimination, and exploitation. In accordance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) and the University Grants Commission (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women Employees and Students in Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2015, the campus is systematically committed to providing a safe, secure, inclusive, and dignified environment for all female students, faculty members, non-teaching staff, and campus visitors.
Any proven act of harassment or retaliatory behavior shall attract stringent punitive actions under the college disciplinary code, up to and including the summary termination of employment for staff or immediate rustication/expulsion for enrolled students.
Committee Composition and Executive Roster (Tenure: 2025 – 2028)
At least 50% of the executive seats on the Internal Complaints Committee are held by women. During formal inquiries, the ICC functions as a quasi-judicial body holding the statutory powers of a Civil Court.
| Statutory Role | Name and Institutional Designation | Official Institutional Email ID | Helpline / Extention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presiding Officer | Dr. [Name], Associate Professor | icc.chair@gncnarangwal.edu.in | +91-XXXXX-XXXXX |
| Faculty Member | Prof. [Name], Assistant Professor | member1.icc@gncnarangwal.edu.in | Extension 104 |
| Faculty Member | Dr. [Name], Assistant Professor | member2.icc@gncnarangwal.edu.in | Extension 105 |
| Non-Teaching Staff Rep | Mr./Ms. [Name], Senior Administrative Staff | staff1.icc@gncnarangwal.edu.in | Extension 102 |
| Non-Teaching Staff Rep | Mr./Ms. [Name], Central Library Assistant | staff2.icc@gncnarangwal.edu.in | Extension 110 |
| External Independent Member | Advocate / NGO Representative [Name], POSH Expert | external.icc@gncnarangwal.edu.in | Not Applicable |
| Student Coordinator* | [Name], Enrolled Postgraduate Student | student1.icc@gncnarangwal.edu.in | Not Applicable |
| Student Representative* | [Name], Undergraduate Student Council Member | student2.icc@gncnarangwal.edu.in | Not Applicable |
| Student Representative* | [Name], Enrolled Academic Merit Representative | student3.icc@gncnarangwal.edu.in | Not Applicable |
*Note: Student representatives join formal proceedings exclusively in instances where the aggrieved party or respondent is an active student of the college.
Reporting and Grievance Registration Procedure
Any aggrieved woman who has encountered sexual harassment or gender discrimination within the physical or digital boundaries of the campus can file an official complaint via three secure pathways:
- Digital Submission: Use the secure intake portal embedded below.
- Direct Electronic Mail: Dispatch a comprehensive written report directly to the Presiding Officer at icc.chair@gncnarangwal.edu.in.
- Physical Submission: Deliver a sealed, written, and signed formal letter directly to the office of the Presiding Officer.
- Statutory Reporting Timeline: Grievance requests must be submitted within a maximum of three (3) months from the date of the occurrence (or the latest date in a sequence of occurrences).
- Absolute Confidentiality Enforced: Under Section 16 of the POSH Act, the identities of complainants, respondents, and witnesses are strictly legally protected and entirely exempted from disclosures under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.