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TKM COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE

Re-accredited by NAAC with "A++" Grade

T.K.M. COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE

Re-accredited by NAAC with "B++" Grade

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Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)

In compliance with the UGC (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women Employees and Students in Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2015, and the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013, the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) of TKM College of Arts and Science is committed to preventing and resolving instances of sexual harassment against female employees and students. The committee ensures a safe, inclusive, and harassment-free environment, protecting individuals from discrimination, retaliation, or sexual misconduct at all levels.

Committee Members(2024-2025)

1 Dr. Sumalekshmy.S Assistant Professor, Chemistry Chairperson

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Dr. Chithra Gopinath

Dr. Latha B

Dr. Shiny Salam

Assistant Professor, Chemistry

Assistant Professor, Biochemistry

Assistant Professor, Commerce

Member

Member

Member

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6.

7

Dr. Fousiya

Office Jr. Supdt

Smt. Shamla

Assistant Professor, Commerce

Non-Teaching Staff

Non-Teaching Staff

Member

Member

Member

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Advt. Niza Fazil

Mr. Prasannan Nair

Mr. Abdul Majeed M

Advocate

Security Officer

Retired Professor, Mathematics

  
External Members

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13

Aparna J S

Sruthi S R

Asna S

Research Physics

PG Chemistry

UG Commerce


Student Members

 

The Internal Complaint Committee shall

  • Assist employees or students who wish to file a complaint with the police.
  • Provide a fair and just way to resolve disputes through discussion, ensuring the complainant’s rights are protected while avoiding harsh punishments that may cause anger, isolation, or further issues.
  • Keep the complainant’s identity confidential and offer necessary support, such as leave, flexible attendance, or a transfer to another department or supervisor. If needed, the offender may also be transferred.
  • Ensure that victims or witnesses are not mistreated or discriminated against while handling sexual harassment complaints.
  • Prevent any retaliation or negative actions against individuals for reporting or supporting a complaint.


Definition of Sexual Harassment:

Sexual Harassment shall include, but will not be confined to, the following:

  • Unwanted physical contact or advances.
  • Requests or demands for sexual favors.
  • Sexually suggestive comments or remarks.
  • Displaying or sharing pornographic content.
  • Any other unwelcome physical, verbal, or non-verbal behavior of a sexual nature.

The link for guidelines against Sexual Harassment at workplace is given below

https://saksham.ugc.ac.in/content/downloads/7203627_UGC_regulations-harassment.pdf

If the ICC determines that the allegations were false, made with malicious intent, or filed with knowingly untrue, forged, or misleading information, the complainant may face appropriate action as per the relevant provisions of the UGC Regulations 2015.

Who can approach ICC for help?

Any female employee (faculty, student or staff) of TKM College of Arts and Science, Kollam

How to Register a Complaint?

For complaints send an email to icc@tkmcas.ac.in

Contact Number: 9446641817

 

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