Sakthi Polytechnic College

1.A complaint by the student shall be in writing and signed by the Complainant, shall set out the grounds of the complaint, to the class teacher/Tutor/or to any staff member.

2.The staff member, other than the class teacher, shall submit the complaint to the Class teacher / tutor for further action.

3.The Class teacher

      (a) May ask the Complainant to supply such further information and documents in his possession/ custody or relating to the complaint;

      (b) Shall invite the Respondent to submit to the Council in writing any explanation of his conduct or of any other matter alleged in the complaint which he may have to offer.

4.The HOD will verify the authenticity of the statement made by the complainant / respondent and may dismiss the matter using his discretion refer the matter to the Disciplinary Panel.

5.The function of the Disciplinary Committee is to decide whether a complaint has been proved in light of the facts before it and, if so, to determine the sanction which ought to be imposed.  

6.The parties shall submit written Cases setting out their respective submissions on all material matters and annexing all documentary evidence on which they rely.

7.The initial burden of proof is upon the Complainant.  

8.The strict rules of evidence do not apply; the Disciplinary Committee may receive any material, and attach such weight to that material, as it considers appropriate.

9.If any party fails or refuses to make submissions or answer questions on any matter or issue, the Disciplinary Committee shall be entitled to draw an adverse inference against that party.

10.Disciplinary Committee will present their findings with recommendations to the principal/Chairman, Board of Enquiry for further action. 11 . Constitution of the Board of Enquiry.

Board of Enquiry 

SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE