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Anti-Sexual Harassment Cell (IC)
POSH Act 2013 — Statutory Compliance. Zero Tolerance Policy.
18 Members
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Sexual Harassment is a Criminal Offence
Any act of sexual harassment — verbal, non-verbal, physical, or digital — is punishable under the POSH Act 2013 and IPC. All complaints are treated with strict confidentiality. Retaliation against a complainant is strictly prohibited and actionable.
SHe-Box
shebox.nic.in — Online Complaint Portal
1800-599-0019
National Commission for Women
chairperson.ic@sgbit.edu.in
SGBIT IC Chairperson
0831-2407172
SGBIT Principal's Office
Internal Committee (IC)

Internal Committee Members

Constituted under Section 4 of the POSH Act 2013. The IC is chaired by a senior woman employee and includes at least one external NGO member committed to women's rights.

Anti-Sexual Harassment Internal Committee (IC)
POSH Act 2013 — Women Presiding Officer | Academic Year 2024–25
9 Members
# Name Role Designation / Office Contact
1
Dr. Supanna S. Shiraguppe
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
 Chairperson Head of Department 9945967252
2
Prof. Shailaja Mali
Basic Science and Humanities
 Member Faculty 6361453932
3
Prof. Jaya Pattanshetti
Computer Science & Engineering
 Member Faculty 8884050211
4
Shri. S. S. Dharmatti
Advocate
 Member Legal Advisor 9880511146
5
Mrs. Sanjana Sambannavar
Hostel Administration
 Member Ladies Hostel Supervisor 7090319180
6
Mrs. Angeli Pandit
Student Welfare
 Member Counsellor 9632613269
7
Dr. Sonali Sarnobat
External — Women's Rights NGO
 NGO Member NGO Representative 9148301133
8
Ms. Sayeda Uruba S
Computer Science & Engineering
 Student Member Student (PG) — 2BU22CSE06 8431878986
9
Mrs. Chitrashree Kurtkoti
SGBIT Research Centre
 Research Scholar Research Scholar 9741455272
Administrative Committee

Administrative Committee Members

The Administrative Committee oversees policy implementation, awareness programs, and institutional accountability for gender-sensitive practices at SGBIT.

Administrative Committee — Anti-Sexual Harassment Cell
Principal & HODs | Academic Year 2024–25
9 Members
# Name Role Designation / Department Mobile
1
Dr. B. R. Patagundi
Principal's Office
 Chairperson Principal 9731568215
2
Dr. K. B. Prakash
Civil Engineering
 Member Head of Department 9448267374
3
Dr. Rajendra M. Galagali
Mechanical Engineering
 Member Head of Department 9945082054
4
Dr. Supanna S. Shiraguppe
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
 Member Head of Department 9945967252
5
Dr. Shankargouda Patil
Electronics & Communication Engineering
 Member Head of Department 9740843326
6
Dr. B. S. Halkarnimath
Computer Science & Engineering
 Member Head of Department 9448176440
7
Dr. A. M. Hulagbali
First Year Department
 Member First Year Coordinator 9480563550
8
Dr. Yasmeen Shaikh
AI & Data Science
 Member Head of Department 9986745578
9
Dr. Karuna Gull
Computer Science & Business Systems
 Member Head of Department 9480738340
Committee Objectives

Our Objectives

The Anti-Sexual Harassment Cell works towards creating a safe and empowering campus environment for all.

1

Develop comprehensive guidelines and policies against sexual harassment at SGBIT

2

Create permanent mechanisms for prevention, prohibition, and complaint redressal

3

Ensure proper implementation of the POSH Act through systematic reporting procedures

4

Uphold institutional commitment to a gender-based discrimination-free environment

5

Create secure physical and social environments where all members feel safe and respected

6

Promote widespread awareness about sexual harassment definitions, rights, and remedies

Road Map for Implementation

Personal Interactions
One-on-one interactions with students to address concerns, provide support and build trust
Legal Education Talks
Regular seminars and talks on anti-harassment laws, rights, and institutional procedures
Awareness Walkathons
Campus walkathons by girl students to raise awareness and demonstrate zero-tolerance stance
POSH Act 2013

Key Provisions of POSH Act 2013

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 defines clear obligations for employers, rights for employees, and consequences for perpetrators.

Definition of Sexual Harassment
Includes any unwelcome act of physical contact, demand/request for sexual favours, making sexually coloured remarks, showing pornography, or any other physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of a sexual nature.
Employer's Obligations
Every employer must constitute an Internal Committee (IC), provide a safe working environment, display penalty information at conspicuous places, organise awareness programs, and monitor complaint redressal.
Rights of Aggrieved Women
Any woman employee/student can file a complaint within 3 months of the incident. The IC must complete inquiry within 90 days. Interim relief including transfer or leave may be granted during inquiry.
Confidentiality
The contents of the complaint, identity of the complainant, respondent, witnesses, and the proceedings are strictly confidential. Disclosure attracts a penalty of ₹5,000 under the Act.
Consequences for Perpetrators
Based on the inquiry report, the IC may recommend disciplinary action including written apology, warning, demotion, withholding of promotion, termination, or undergo counselling.
False Complaints
Filing a false complaint or providing false evidence is also an offence under the Act. However, a complaint not proved does NOT automatically mean it was false — burden of proof is on the respondent.
How to Complain

Complaint Procedure

Follow these steps to file a complaint with the Internal Committee.

1
File Written Complaint
Submit a written complaint with six copies to the IC Chairperson within 3 months of the incident (extendable by 3 more months for valid reason).
2
Complaint Acknowledgement
The IC will acknowledge receipt within 7 days and may attempt conciliation if requested by the complainant (no monetary settlement allowed).
3
Inquiry Initiated
The IC conducts a formal inquiry following principles of natural justice. Both parties have the right to present evidence and witnesses.
4
Inquiry Completed
Inquiry must be completed within 90 days. Interim relief may be granted (transfer, special leave up to 3 months) during inquiry period.
5
Action Taken
The IC submits report to the employer with recommendations. Employer implements action within 60 days of receiving the report.
Important Information

What Constitutes Harassment?

Unwelcome physical contact or advances
Demand or request for sexual favours
Sexually coloured remarks or jokes
Showing pornography or obscene material
Cyberstalking, morphed images, digital harassment
Creating a hostile, intimidating, or offensive environment
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Our Collective Pledge

We, the SGBIT community — students, faculty, and staff — pledge to uphold the dignity and respect of every individual. We commit to creating a campus free from sexual harassment, supporting survivors, and ensuring swift, fair, and confidential redressal of every complaint.

Respect Every Individual Zero Tolerance Policy Support Survivors Uphold POSH Act 2013