IC Sexual Harassment

Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women Employees & Students at Workplace

The Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) has taken a proactive step in ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all its students, faculty, and staff by establishing an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the University Grants Commission (UGC). This committee serves as a crucial mechanism for addressing and resolving any grievances or complaints related to sexual harassment at workplace and create awareness about the issue.  The committee is mandated by the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) within the university community.

The details are as follows:

1) University Grants Commission (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women employees and students in higher educational institutions) Regulations 2015, UGC Notification, 2nd May, 2016

2) The Sexual Harassment of Women At Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition And Redressal) Act, 2013, Ministry of Law and Justice Notification, 23rd April 2013

3) The Sexual Harassment of Women At Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition And Redressal) Act, 2013, Ministry of Women And Child Development Notification, 9th December 2013

Committee Details (Email: womenredressalcell@ycmou.ac.in)