Internal Complaints Committee

The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) of Aurora’s Degree & PG College has been constituted to ensure a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all students, faculty members, and staff. The committee functions in accordance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and relevant guidelines issued by regulatory bodies.

The primary objective of the committee is to prevent, prohibit, and redress complaints related to sexual harassment or gender-based discrimination within the campus. The ICC strives to promote gender equality, dignity, and mutual respect among members of the academic community.

Objectives

The Internal Complaints Committee works with the following objectives:

• To create and maintain a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for all students and employees.
• To prevent sexual harassment and discrimination on campus.
• To provide a confidential and accessible mechanism for registering complaints.
• To ensure fair, impartial, and timely inquiry into complaints received.
• To promote awareness on gender sensitization and respectful conduct through workshops, seminars, and awareness programmes.

Functions and Responsibilities

The Internal Complaints Committee performs the following functions:

• Receive and address complaints related to sexual harassment or gender discrimination within the institution.
• Conduct preliminary assessment and inquiry into complaints in a fair and unbiased manner.
• Recommend appropriate disciplinary action or remedial measures to the institution authorities when required.
• Maintain confidential records of complaints, proceedings, and resolutions.
• Organize awareness programs, seminars, and workshops to educate students and staff about gender equality and the prevention of sexual harassment.
• Submit periodic reports to the institutional authorities regarding the functioning of the committee.

Complaint Procedure

Any student, faculty member, or staff who experiences or witnesses sexual harassment may submit a complaint to the ICC through the following channels:

• Written complaint submitted to the ICC members
• Email to the designated ICC email address
• Submission through the complaint/suggestion box available on campus

All complaints will be treated with strict confidentiality, and the committee will acknowledge and initiate appropriate action within a reasonable time frame.

Commitment of the Institution

Aurora's Degree & PG College is committed to providing an inclusive and harassment-free environment where every individual is treated with dignity and respect. The Internal Complaints Committee plays a vital role in ensuring that the campus remains a safe space for learning, teaching, and professional growth.

In accordance with the provisions of the University Grants Commission (UGC) and as per the directives of Osmania University, the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) is hereby constituted in the college to prevent and address cases of sexual harassment and to promote a safe, inclusive, and gender-sensitive campus environment.

The Committee shall function with immediate effect for the academic year 2025–26 and is constituted as follows:

S.No	Name of the Committee Member	Designation	Department	Role
1.	MadhaviBulusu	Associate Professor	Mathematics	Convener
2.	SisaSwarnabanu	Assistant Professor	Commerce & Management	Member
3.	SowmyaKamani	Assistant Professor	Bio-technology	Member
4.	Vasudevan R	Assistant Professor	Bio-technology	Member
5.	BandariSrujana	Assistant Professor	Physics	Member

The Committee is entrusted with the responsibility of receiving complaints, conducting inquiries, and ensuring timely redressal in accordance with UGC regulations on the prevention, prohibition, and redressal of sexual harassment of women at the workplace.