All complaints are treated with strict confidentiality. No complainant will face any adverse action for filing a complaint in good faith.
OAA’s Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) ensures a safe, respectful, and harassment-free environment for all athletes and officials.
The Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) of the Odisha Athletic Association is constituted as per the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The committee provides a formal redressal mechanism for complaints of sexual harassment and other forms of misconduct.
The ICC operates independently of the Executive Committee and ensures confidentiality and impartiality in all proceedings. All athletes, coaches, officials, and support staff associated with OAA are covered under the ICC’s jurisdiction.
Conduct awareness programmes and sensitisation workshops for all stakeholders.
Enforce zero-tolerance policy against any form of harassment or misconduct.
Receive, investigate, and resolve complaints in a time-bound, fair manner.
Submit annual reports to the Executive Committee and relevant authorities.
The ICC will acknowledge receipt within 7 working days.
Inquiry will be completed within 90 days of receipt of complaint.
Final report submitted to the Employer / Executive Committee within 10 days of completion of inquiry.
All complaints are treated with strict confidentiality. No complainant will face any adverse action for filing a complaint in good faith.