- If the complainant wishes to proceed ahead with the complaint beyond a mere warning to the accused, the accused shall be given in writing by the investigation committee an opportunity to explain within one week why he should not be, for good and sufficient reasons, be punished for the act of sexual harassment on his part.
- If the written explanation of the accused is not found to be satisfactory or if he does not provide any written explanation, the Investigation Committee will decide whether the offence deserves a minor penalty or a major penalty.
- In the event of the Investigation Committee deciding that the accused shall be imposed a minor penalty the said penalty will be recommended by the Investigation Committee to the President of the Cell for decision.
- If the Investigation Committee comes to the conclusion that the accused, in case of his guilt being proved, should be imposed a major penalty, it shall make such a recommendation to the President of the Cell and he in turns may take it to the Syndicate for necessary action as per the University Act.
- The Investigation Committee shall also recommend whether to place the accused employee under suspension. If the accused employee is to be placed under suspension the provisions of suspension and subsistence allowance as prescribed under the statutes for other misconduct will apply.
- If a person is charged with physical molestation or rape on the University premises, he shall be immediately placed under suspension pending the completion of the investigation and enquiry.
- In the event of a domestic enquiry being instituted against the accused, a member of the investigation committee shall act as the representative of the University for presenting the case against the accused.
- The provisions of the statutes and other legal provisions shall be followed for the purpose of conducting departmental enquiry and for implementing its decision.
- However the complainants past sexual history will not be probed into or enquired during the proceedings before any of the committees.
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