College Development Committee was constituted as per the norms and guidelines of affiliated colleges of Maharashtra Public Universities Act 2016.

AICTE Notification No: PG/07/OLl/2012, Grievance Redressal Committee is constituted in the college for the academic year 2023-2024 with the objective of resolving the of grievance of the students and parents and others, online grievance form is available on college website. Members of Committee are as follows.

Mechanism of Grievance Redressal Cell

 1] Considering broadly, grievances may be of two types,

1. i) Academic: related to attendance, charging of fees, assessment, conduct of examination, syllabus completion, teaching methodologies etc.
2. ii) Non-academic: harassment by colleague, peer pressure, classroom management, facilities available and its utilization etc.

2] It has been decided to keep grievance redressal box in front of administrative office.

3] The grievance redressal box is opened every month to collect and resolve the complaints. The complaints may be written or communicated through online portal.

4] The complainants shall be summoned to hear the complaints if required.

5] After hearing the complaints the committee shall take appropriate and amicable decision and subsequently the decision is communicated to complainant.

6] If the complainant is not satisfied with the decision of the committee, then complainant can make appeal before the chairman of management.

7] All the decisions taken by the committee will be rational and amicable to resolve the complaints of the aggrieved.

 8] If the complaint is of serious nature and beyond the ambit of the committee then decision will be taken to forward the complaints before the competent authority.

INTERNAL COMPLAINT COMMITTEE

Academic year 2019-22

With regard to the Supreme Court Judgment and guidelines issued in 2013 to provide for the effective enforcement of the basic human right of gender equality and guarantee against sexual harassment and abuse, more particularly against sexual harassment at work places, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued circulars on 12/07/2016 regarding Prevention, prohibition and redressed of sexual harassment of women employees and students in higher educational institutions. (published in the Gazette of India dated 2nd, May, 2016), to all the universities, advising them to establish a permanent cell and a committee and to develop guidelines to combat sexual harassment, violence against women and ragging at the universities and colleges. It has further advised the universities to be proactive by developing a conducive atmosphere on the campus, where the status of woman is respected and they are treated with. Keeping the above guidelines in view Institute has constituted a Committee against Sexual Harassment since 2016.

OBJECTIVE

The Internal Complaint Committee is an educational resource as well as a complaint redressal mechanism for the members of faculty, staff and students of the University. Its mandates are:

• To provide a neutral, confidential and supportive environment for staff members of the college community who may have been sexually harassed
• To advice complainants of means of resolution as specified by the legislation
• To ensure fair and timely resolution of sexual harassment complaints
• To provide counselling and support services on campus
• To ensure that students, faculty and staff are provided with current and comprehensive materials on sexual harassment

To promote awareness about sexual harassment through educational initiatives that encourages and fosters a respectful and safe college environment.

The committee seeks to inform the campus community of their right to a respectful work and learning environment. It believes that if we practice respect, exercise empathy in our interactions with others so that we do not hurt anyone through what we say or do, then we can create a campus that is free of sexual harassment.

COMPOSITION

The Committee consists of members of the faculty, administration, service staff and students’ representatives. The members of the committee for the current academic year are:

In case of any complaint, an employee/ student of the college may contact the following:

PROCEDURE FOR APPROACHING COMMITTEE

• A complaint box shall be kept in the library for collecting the complaints. Any women and girl student who wants to files a complaint can do by either sending an email to members of anti-sexual harassment cell or file written or signed complaint addressed to the chairperson of the cell. In case of sexual harassment, the complaint shall include the specific nature of the incident, date and the place of the incident, name of all parties involved as well as a detailed report of all pertinent facts.
• A member who feels that’s he or she has been harassed is strongly urged to immediately bring the subject to the attention of a member of the steering committee. Inquiries and/or complaints will be investigated as quickly as possible. Any investigation will be conducted in confidential manner with a thorough investigation of the complaints.

PARTICULARS ARE COVERED UNDER COMMITTEE

According to the Supreme Court guidelines, Sexual harassment can be defined as “unwelcome” sexually determined behaviour (whether directly or by implication) as:

• Physical contact and advances
• Demand or request for sexual favours
• Sexually coloured remarks
• Showing pornography
• Other unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of a sexual nature.
• Violence conduct or treatment or unlawful use of force. Harassment can take the appearance of bante i.e. teasing, mocking, joking, repartee, wit, chitchat etc.or even take on the shape of unwelcome physical contact. For example, Rebuff of payment or official endorsement in the absence of sexual favors.
• Ponographic pictures/messages displayed on desks, boards or sent by mails.
• Comment made about personal appearance and dress.

Colored jokes shared in the college campus that’s makes other uncomfortable.

DISCIPLINE

• Any member found to have harassed another member or guest will be subject to appropriate disciplinary procedure action including reprimands, suspension or termination of membership.
•  A person committing sexual harassment may also be held legally liable for his or her actions under applicable law.

We will endeavor to protect members to the extent possible from reported harassment by non-members such as from invited guest, hosting organization, vendors and other parties who have organizational contact with our members.

COMPLAINT & REDRESSAL MECHANISM

• The complaint box shall be opened every month to collect and sort out the complaints. The complaint shall be summoned to hear complaints if necessary.
• Complaint of harassment will be promptly and carefully investigated and Investigation will include interview with all relevant persons including the accused and other potential witness in the case of sexual harassment and decision on grievances to be taken at a fairly senior level.
• After hearing of complaint, the committee shall take appropriate decision and then same is communicated to the complainant if required. Any student filling genuine harassment complaint shall be protected from reprisal or retaliation as a result of filling the complaint. Investigators will make every effort to strike a balance between the parties’ desires for privacy and the need to conduct a fair and effective investigation. If the complainant is not satisfied with the decision of the committee then she/he can make appeal before the Campus Co-ordinator.
• Anti-sexual harassment cell shall take rational decision to discharge its duties/responsibilities for a smooth and efficient functioning of the college and to monitor overall discipline.

PUNITIVE ACTION

• An employee guilty of sexual harassment shall be liable to give a written apology to the victim and any of the following punitive actions: Suitable censure/warning withholding of increments. Reduction to lower service, grade or post. Compulsory retirement. Removal from service, or Dismissal from service.
• A student guilty of sexual harassment shall be liable to give a written apology to the victim and any of the following punitive actions: Suitable censure/warning. Withholding/withdrawing scholarship/fellowship and other benefits. Rustication from the Institute for a period up to a certain period or Expulsion from the Institute.

RESPONSIBILITY

• Anti-Sexual Harassment Cell members are responsible for implementation of this policy.
• KVPS’s Institute of pharmaceutical Education, Boradi, will make every reasonable effort to conduct all proceeding in same manner that will protect the confidentially of all parties. Parties to the complaints should treat the matter under the investigation with discretion and respect for the reputation of all parties involved.

With regard to the Supreme Court Judgment and guidelines issued in 2013 to provide for the effective enforcement of the basic human right of gender equality and guarantee against sexual harassment and abuse, more particularly against sexual harassment at work places, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued circulars on 12/07/2016 regarding Prevention, prohibition and redressed of sexual harassment of women employees and students in higher educational institutions. (published in the Gazette of India dated 2nd, May, 2016), to all the universities, advising them to establish a permanent cell and a committee and to develop guidelines to combat sexual harassment, violence against women and ragging at the universities and colleges. It has further advised the universities to be proactive by developing a conducive atmosphere on the campus, where the status of woman is respected and they are treated with. Keeping the above guidelines in view Institute has constituted a Committee against Sexual Harassment since 2016.

OBJECTIVE

The Internal Complaint Committee is an educational resource as well as a complaint redressal mechanism for the members of faculty, staff and students of the University. Its mandates are:

• To provide a neutral, confidential and supportive environment for staff members of the college community who may have been sexually harassed
• To advice complainants of means of resolution as specified by the legislation
• To ensure fair and timely resolution of sexual harassment complaints
• To provide counselling and support services on campus
• To ensure that students, faculty and staff are provided with current and comprehensive materials on sexual harassment

To promote awareness about sexual harassment through educational initiatives that encourages and fosters a respectful and safe college environment.

The committee seeks to inform the campus community of their right to a respectful work and learning environment. It believes that if we practice respect, exercise empathy in our interactions with others so that we do not hurt anyone through what we say or do, then we can create a campus that is free of sexual harassment.

COMPOSITION

The Committee consists of members of the faculty, administration, service staff and students’ representatives. The members of the committee for the current academic year are:

In case of any complaint, an employee/ student of the college may contact the following:

PROCEDURE FOR APPROACHING COMMITTEE

• A complaint box shall be kept in the library for collecting the complaints. Any women and girl student who wants to files a complaint can do by either sending an email to members of anti-sexual harassment cell or file written or signed complaint addressed to the chairperson of the cell. In case of sexual harassment, the complaint shall include the specific nature of the incident, date and the place of the incident, name of all parties involved as well as a detailed report of all pertinent facts.
• A member who feels that’s he or she has been harassed is strongly urged to immediately bring the subject to the attention of a member of the steering committee. Inquiries and/or complaints will be investigated as quickly as possible. Any investigation will be conducted in confidential manner with a thorough investigation of the complaints.

PARTICULARS ARE COVERED UNDER COMMITTEE

According to the Supreme Court guidelines, Sexual harassment can be defined as “unwelcome” sexually determined behaviour (whether directly or by implication) as:

• Physical contact and advances
• Demand or request for sexual favours
• Sexually coloured remarks
• Showing pornography
• Other unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of a sexual nature.
• Violence conduct or treatment or unlawful use of force. Harassment can take the appearance of bante i.e. teasing, mocking, joking, repartee, wit, chitchat etc.or even take on the shape of unwelcome physical contact. For example, Rebuff of payment or official endorsement in the absence of sexual favors.
• Ponographic pictures/messages displayed on desks, boards or sent by mails.
• Comment made about personal appearance and dress.

Colored jokes shared in the college campus that’s makes other uncomfortable.

DISCIPLINE

• Any member found to have harassed another member or guest will be subject to appropriate disciplinary procedure action including reprimands, suspension or termination of membership.
•  A person committing sexual harassment may also be held legally liable for his or her actions under applicable law.

 We will endeavor to protect members to the extent possible from reported harassment by non-members such as from invited guest, hosting organization, vendors and other parties who have organizational contact with our members.

COMPLAINT & REDRESSAL MECHANISM

• The complaint box shall be opened every month to collect and sort out the complaints. The complaint shall be summoned to hear complaints if necessary.
• Complaint of harassment will be promptly and carefully investigated and Investigation will include interview with all relevant persons including the accused and other potential witness in the case of sexual harassment and decision on grievances to be taken at a fairly senior level.
• After hearing of complaint, the committee shall take appropriate decision and then same is communicated to the complainant if required. Any student filling genuine harassment complaint shall be protected from reprisal or retaliation as a result of filling the complaint. Investigators will make every effort to strike a balance between the parties’ desires for privacy and the need to conduct a fair and effective investigation. If the complainant is not satisfied with the decision of the committee then she/he can make appeal before the Campus Co-ordinator.
• Anti-sexual harassment cell shall take rational decision to discharge its duties/responsibilities for a smooth and efficient functioning of the college and to monitor overall discipline.

PUNITIVE ACTION

• An employee guilty of sexual harassment shall be liable to give a written apology to the victim and any of the following punitive actions: Suitable censure/warning withholding of increments. Reduction to lower service, grade or post. Compulsory retirement. Removal from service, or Dismissal from service.
• A student guilty of sexual harassment shall be liable to give a written apology to the victim and any of the following punitive actions: Suitable censure/warning. Withholding/withdrawing scholarship/fellowship and other benefits. Rustication from the Institute for a period up to a certain period or Expulsion from the Institute.

RESPONSIBILITY

• Anti-Sexual Harassment Cell members are responsible for implementation of this policy.
• KVPS’s Institute of pharmaceutical Education, Boradi, will make every reasonable effort to conduct all proceeding in same manner that will protect the confidentially of all parties. Parties to the complaintsshould treat the matter under the investigation with discretion and respect for the reputation of all parties involved.

As Per the requirement of AICTE regarding formation of OBC Committee at our institute.

The constituted committee for OBC as follows,

The OBC cell will monitor and endeavor to resolve issues/grievances relating to OBC students and staff at the institute level. The complaint if any will be forwarded to said cell by the principal. The cell will look in to the complaint and call the complainant personally for hearing the grievance.

The coordinator of cell will forward their report in the sealed envelop to the principal within one week from the date of the receipt of complaint

As Per the requirement of AICTE regarding formation of SC/ST Committee at our institute.

The constituted committee for SC/ST cell as follows,

The SC/ST cell will monitor and endeavor to resolve issues/grievances relating to SC/ST students and staff at the institute level. The complaint if any will be forwarded to said cell by the principal. The cell will look in to the complaint and call the complainant personally for hearing the grievance.

The coordinator of cell will forward their report in the sealed envelope to the principal within one week from the date of the receipt of complaint.

As Per the requirement of AICTE regarding formation of MinorityCommittee at our institute.

The constituted committee for MINORITY cell as follows,

The Minority cell will monitor and endeavor to resolve issues/grievances relating to Minority students and staff at the institute level. The complaint if any will be forwarded to said cell by the principal. The cell will look in to the complaint and call the complainant personally for hearing the grievance.

The coordinator of cell will forward their report in the sealed envelope to the principal within one week from the date of the receipt of complaint.

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