Thakur College of Science and Commerce (TCSC) is a co-educational institution that upholds the principle of equal opportunity, dignity, and respect for all. While we strive to maintain a congenial and inclusive academic and professional environment, we also recognize the importance of having a formal redressal mechanism in place to address issues related to sexual harassment TCSC follows a Zero Tolerance Policy towards sexual harassment in any form.
TCSC has constituted an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) in accordance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, and as per the UGC (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women Employees and Students in Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations , 2015.
The ICC ensures that any complaint involving unwelcome behaviour — such as physical contact or advances, demands for sexual favours, sexually coloured remarks, or any other verbal, non-verbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature — is taken seriously and addressed promptly, fairly, and confidentially.
Objectives of the ICC
- To prevent sexual harassment in the college by promoting awareness and sensitivity among students, faculty, and staff.
- To ensure a safe and dignified workplace and learning space that respects the rights of all, regardless of gender.
- To provide a fair, confidential, and accessible mechanism for redressal of complaints related to sexual harassment.
- To uphold the principles of gender equality and justice through impartial inquiry and timely resolution of grievances.
- To organize awareness and sensitization programmes on issues related to gender, sexual harassment, and women’s rights.
Who can approach the ICC
Any aggrieved woman who experiences sexual harassment in the college or during any college-related activity can file a complaint with ICC. This includes:
- Women who are employees of the institution. (Teaching and Non-Teaching)
- Students enrolled at the college.
- Visitors to the college campus.
Note:
If the aggrieved woman is unable to file the complaint due to physical or mental incapacity, or in the event of her death, a legal heir or a person prescribed under the Act can submit the complaint on her behalf.
ICC Committee Composition (A.Y. 2025-2026)
| # | Name | Designation | Position |
| 1 | Ms. Sherilyn Kevin | Assistant Professor | Presiding Officer |
| 2 | Adv. Ms. Lata Singh | Assistant Professor | Member |
| 3 | Adv. Ms. Jydnyasa Mhatre | Assistant Professor | Member |
| 4 | Ms. Reekita Fernandes | Assistant Professor | Member |
| 5 | Mr. Prasanna Vishwasrao | Senior Clerk | Member, Non-Teaching Staff |
| 6 | Ms. Jyoti Savekar | Junior Clerk | Member, Non-Teaching Staff |
| 7 | Mr. Prasheek Wankhede | External Member | NGO Member |
| 8 | Ms. Aayan Abdul Mannan Shaikh | Student | Undergraduate Student Member |
| 9 | Ms. Hetal Joshi | Student | Undergraduate Student Member |
Contact :
Sherilyn Kevin (ICC Presiding Officer) : 9821292771
Any student / teaching staff / non-teaching staff who wishes to file a sexual harassment complaint can contact any member of the ICC committee in college.
OR
Email us at icc@tcsc.edu.in
OR
Students can File the complaint online.
Helpline Numbers
Women Helpline Number: 181
Emergency Response Support Number: 112
ICC Posters
