GENDER COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE AGAINST SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE

The Gender Complaints Committee against Sexual Harassment at Workplace of NITTTR Chandigarh was established in February, 2011, in accordance with the directives of Honorable Supreme Court of India to ensure safety, security and dignity of women at workplace.

Objectives

1. To create a congenial working environment which is free of sexual harassment or gender based discrimination for all women employees and students.
2. To heighten awareness and sensitivity to this important issue amongst all concerned.

Definition of Sexual Harassment

According to Supreme Court Judgment on Sexual Harassment, on the case of Vishakha Vs. the State of Rajasthan (August 1977), the behavior that can be considered as sexual harassment has been explicitly, legally defined as following-Sexual Harassment includes :

1. Physical contact and advances
2. Demand or request for sexual favors
3. Sexually coloured remarks
4. Display of pornography
5. Any other unwelcome physical, verbal or nonverbal conduct of a sexual nature

The critical factor in sexual harassment is the un-welcomeness of the behavior.  Thus, it is the impact of behavior on the recipient, rather than the intent of the perpetrator which is to be considered. For any such unfortunate alleged occurrence, the employee has to obligatorily file a complaint to the Gender Complaints Committee. It shall be the duty of the Gender Complaints Committee to make preliminary investigations into a complaint made to it by a complainant, hold enquiries into such complaints, to resolve the matter by delving deep into its merits/demerits, and to issue orders pursuant to the findings of the enquiry.
The Committee is planning to initiate many activities such as workshops, lectures, seminars etc. for sensitization of the staff and students on this issue.

( Dr. Niraj Bala)
Professor
NITTTR, Chandigarh
Phone(O):  01722759577

Constitution of Gender Complaints Committee against Sexual Harassment at Workplace

Name	Designation	Contact
Dr. Neeraj Bala	Professor Entrepreneurship Development & Industrial Coordination, Department NITTTR, Chandigarh	0172-2759577	Chairman
Dr. Meenakshi Sood	Associate Professor Curriculum Department NITTTR, Chandigarh	0172-2759578	Co-Chairman
Dr. Hemant Kr. Vinayak	Associate Professor Rural Development Department NITTTR, Chandigarh	0172-2759799	Member
Dr. Kanika Sharma	Associate Professor, Electronics & Communication Engineering Department NITTTR, Chandigarh	0172-2759629	Member
Faculty In-charge Administration	NITTTR Chandigarh	0172-2759502	Member
Mr. Jaspal	Assistant Section Officer, NITTTR, Chandigarh	0172-2759506	Member
Ms. Jyoti Choudhary	External Expert		Member
Mr. J.P. Tungal	SO(Estt) NITTTR, Chandigarh	0172-2759600	Member Convenor

 

24 x 7 Women Helpline No.

For the Establishment of 24 x 7 women helpline number, it is recommended to disseminate the following number 0172-2759620 (Institute Gate) on the gates.