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HR MANUAL
CHAPTER 6 CONDUCT RULES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
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6.3 Redressal of Grievance:

The Grievance Redressal Committee shall comprise of the Registrar, a representative from among
Employees, preferably a Senior Employee with not less than 10 years of service in VIT and Senior

Member of the Faculty, preferably with not less than 10 years of Service and external member.

Any Employee desirous of redress of a grievance arising out of his employment or relating to unfair
treatment or wrongful exaction on the part of a superior shall in the first instance, submit a
complaint in writing to the Registrar, or any Officer appointed by the Registrar on this behalf.

The Registrar shall constitute the Committee and inform the Complainant in writing about such
constitution. The Committee shall inquire and investigate the complaint at such times and places as

they may fix. An Employee working in the same department as the Employee, who presented the
Complaint, shall have the right to be present at such inquiry.
A copy of the recommendations finally made by the Committee shall be supplied to the

complainant. Provided that complaints relating to assault or abuse by any person holding a
supervisory position shall be inquired into immediately by the Registrar or such other Officer or
Officers as he may appoint.

6.4. Sexual Harassment in Workplaces:

It shall be the duty of the Institute or other responsible persons in work places to prevent & deter the
commission of acts of sexual harassment by taking all steps required.

6.4.1 Definition:

For this purpose, sexual harassment includes any unwelcome sexually determined behaviour
(whether directly or by implication) as:
 physical contact and advances;
 a demand or request for sexual favours;

 sexually coloured remarks;
 showing pornography;

 any other unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of sexual nature.
where any of these acts is committed in circumstances in relation to the victim’s employment or
work or course of study, whether he/she is drawing salary, or honorarium or voluntary or a Student

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