Municipal Vigilance Committee

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The Municipal Level Jagratha Samithy (Municipal Vigilance Committee) in Kerala is a local body statutory mechanism formulated to prevent atrocities against women and children, protect their rights, and address immediate social grievances at the grass-roots level.

Key Functions and Powers

Grievance Redressal: It acts as a primary dispute resolution forum for domestic violence, harassment, exploitation of children, and family disputes.

Counseling and Legal Support: The committee provides immediate counseling to victims and guides them on available legal remedies.

Coordination of Ward-Level Committees: It monitors and supervises the functioning of the smaller Ward Level Jagratha Samithies under its jurisdiction.

Referral Authority: If a case is highly severe and cannot be resolved through counseling or local mediation, the committee formally refers the matter to the Kerala State Women's Commission, the police, or appropriate legal courts.

Awareness Campaigns: It conducts community education programs regarding gender equality, child rights, and laws safeguarding women.

Vigilance Committee Structure

Senior Citizen Vigilance Committee

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The Vayojana Jagratha Samithi (Senior Citizen Vigilance Committee) is a local body mechanism set up by the Government of Kerala at the Grama Panchayat, Municipality, and Corporation levels to ensure the welfare, safety, and protection of elderly citizens.

Key Objectives

Protection from Exploitation: Prevent neglect, physical or mental abuse, abandonment, and financial exploitation of senior citizens.

Grievance Redressal: Intervene immediately in local disputes or issues faced by the elderly and provide counseling or legal support.

Welfare Monitoring: Ensure that senior citizens receive government benefits, healthcare facilities, and pension schemes properly.

Awareness Generation: Educate families and the community about the rights of the elderly and the importance of ensuring their dignity..

Senior Citizen Vigilance Committee Structure

INTERNAL COMPLAINT COMMITTEE

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An Internal Complaints Committee  (ICC), also known as an Internal Committee (IC), is a mandatory body required under India's PoSH Act (Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act, 2013) for any organization with 10 or more employees. [1, 2]

Key Functions

• Receive Complaints: Safely and confidentially accept reports of workplace sexual harassment.
• Conduct Inquiries: Investigate claims impartially while adhering to principles of natural justice.
• Recommend Actions: Submit findings and suggest disciplinary or remedial measures to the employer.
• Promote Awareness: Educate staff on workplace rights and organize training sessions. [1, 2, 3]

Committee Structure