Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) – TKR Institute of Management & Science (TKRIMS)

The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) at TKR Institute of Management & Science (TKRIMS) is established to uphold a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all students, faculty, and staff. The Committee is constituted in accordance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) and the guidelines issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

The ICC is committed to preventing sexual harassment, promoting gender sensitivity, and ensuring that every member of the TKRIMS community is treated with dignity, equality, and respect. The Committee provides a confidential, impartial, and transparent mechanism for addressing complaints while ensuring fairness, sensitivity, and adherence to the principles of natural justice.

Objectives of the Internal Complaints Committee

• To provide a safe, secure, and harassment-free campus environment.
• To prevent incidents of sexual harassment through awareness and education.
• To create awareness about the provisions of the POSH Act and institutional policies.
• To encourage prompt reporting of complaints without fear of retaliation.
• To ensure timely, confidential, and impartial redressal of grievances.
• To promote gender equality, mutual respect, and ethical conduct across the campus.
• To foster an institutional culture based on dignity, inclusiveness, and accountability.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Internal Complaints Committee performs the following key functions:

• Receives and addresses complaints related to sexual harassment.
• Conducts fair, impartial, and confidential inquiries in accordance with applicable laws and institutional procedures.
• Recommends appropriate actions to the competent authority based on inquiry findings.
• Organizes awareness programmes on workplace ethics, gender sensitization, and legal rights.
• Promotes preventive measures to eliminate harassment and discrimination.
• Ensures confidentiality throughout the complaint handling process.
• Monitors compliance with statutory regulations and institutional policies.

Awareness and Capacity Building Activities

The ICC regularly conducts awareness and educational programmes to cultivate a respectful and inclusive campus culture. These include:

• Orientation Programmes on the POSH Act and Institutional Policies
• Gender Sensitization Workshops
• Awareness Campaigns on Respectful Workplace Behaviour
• Interactive Sessions on Women's Rights and Legal Awareness
• Expert Lectures by Legal Professionals, Psychologists, and Law Enforcement Officials
• Cyber Safety and Online Harassment Awareness Programmes
• Ethics and Professional Conduct Workshops
• Self-Defence and Personal Safety Awareness Sessions
• Mental Health and Emotional Well-being Programmes
• Poster Competitions, Debates, and Awareness Drives

Complaint Redressal Mechanism

The Internal Complaints Committee follows a structured, confidential, and transparent process for grievance redressal.

The process includes:

1. Submission of the complaint to the Internal Complaints Committee.
2. Preliminary assessment and acknowledgement of the complaint.
3. Confidential inquiry conducted by the Committee in accordance with statutory guidelines.
4. Opportunity for all parties to present their perspectives.
5. Submission of recommendations to the competent authority.
6. Appropriate action and follow-up while maintaining confidentiality.

The Committee ensures that every complaint is addressed fairly, without bias or discrimination, while protecting the dignity and privacy of all individuals involved.

Rights of Students and Employees

The Internal Complaints Committee encourages every member of the TKRIMS community to:

• Work and study in an environment free from harassment and discrimination.
• Report incidents without fear of victimization or retaliation.
• Receive fair and confidential handling of complaints.
• Access counselling and support services when required.
• Participate in awareness programmes promoting respect and equality.
• Contribute towards building a safe, inclusive, and ethical campus culture.

Institutional Commitment

TKRIMS believes that a healthy academic environment is built upon mutual trust, respect, and professional ethics. The Internal Complaints Committee plays a pivotal role in safeguarding these values by promoting awareness, prevention, and effective grievance redressal.

Through continuous education, transparent procedures, and proactive engagement, the Committee ensures that every student and employee feels secure, respected, and empowered to pursue academic and professional excellence.

Vision

The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) at TKRIMS envisions a campus where every individual is treated with dignity, equality, and respect. By fostering a culture of zero tolerance towards sexual harassment and discrimination, the Committee contributes to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that nurtures personal growth, academic success, and professional integrity.

At TKR Institute of Management & Science, the Internal Complaints Committee is not merely a statutory body—it is a cornerstone of the institute's commitment to justice, equality, transparency, and the holistic well-being of every member of the TKRIMS community.

INTERNAL COMPLAINT CELL MEMBERS

Sr.No	Name of the Committee Member	Profession	Associated with	Mobile No	Email id
1	Dr  J.Varaprasad Reddy	Professor	TKRIMS	9848435813	Jvpreddy2005@gmail.com
2	Dr.T.Sanjay Kumar	Professor	TKRIMS	7416846046	tkrims.in@gmail.com
3	Mr. D.Vasu	Non-Teaching Faculty	TKRIMS	8498085209	tkrims.in@gmail.com
4	Ms  K.Deepthi	Student	TKRIMS	9573397127	komerrideepthi@gmail.com
5	Mr.Satyajit Mallick	Student	TKRIMS	7032123685	bisuuab573@gmail.com
6	Mrs  K.Renuka	Non-Teaching Faculty	TKRIMS	9398183594	renukanithin6421@gmail.com
7	Mr. Rahul Koneri	Student	TKRIMS	7842116469	konerirhul@gmail.com
8	Ms.Balakrishti Shivani	Student	TKRIMS	6305838831	shivanimudiraj17@gmail.com