Name	Members
Dr Shilpa R. Kulkarni	Chairperson
Prof. (Dr) Satish Ubale	Member
Mrs Asmita Patwe	Member
Mrs. Charuta Ashetkar	Member
Mrs. Shubhangi Thombare	Member
Mrs. Nirmala Thormote	NGO Member
Dr Harshali Gomase	Member Secretary

Objectives of the Committee:

• To consider the complaints of grievances from female teaching staff, non teaching staff & girl students.
• To investigate all the complaints / charges thoroughly & professionally within stipulated time.
• To ensure confidentiality & time bound response to the complaints & build confidence about impartially.
• To undertake motivational & developmental activities for female staff & girl students.
• To sensitize girl students about the demand of Corporate life & work culture.

Terms of Reference:

The Grievance Committee shall consider all grievances submitted in writing by an individual regarding employment, working conditions, eve teasing and any other alleged injustice done to female employee/girl students while discharging their duties/attending sessions at the Institute. The Grievance Committee shall have access to all files confidential or otherwise relevant to the individual's grievance.

Procedure for Redressel of Grievances:

• The aggrieved member/ complainant shall submit a written & signed petition/ complaint to the Secretary of the Grievance Committee with copy to the Chairman within 7 days after the commitment of grievance.
• The chairman through Secretary shall call the complainant for a meeting of Grievance committee within 10 working days.
• The Committee shall study the petition and after looking into the relevant documents, discuss with those concerned and submit its recommendations and report to the Director as expeditiously as possible, but in any case within 45 working days after the receipt of petition.
• In case of any difficulties, the Grievance Committee shall have discussion with the Director before a decision is taken.
• The Director, as far as possible, shall be guided by the advice of the Grievance Committee unless the recommendations of the Committee violate basic rules and norms of the Institute.

Procedure, Periodicity and Attendance at Meetings:

• The Grievance Committee shall meet twice per AY i.e.1^st week of Oct & 1^st week of March generally. However, if necessary, it may meet frequently at the instance of the Convener or at the request of the other members to discuss the various issues received.
• Committee shall organize at least two developmental activities per AY.
• At least four members of the Grievance Committee shall be present in a meeting.
• If a member of the Grievance Committee is connected with the grievance of the aggrieved individual, the concerned member of the Grievance Committee shall not participate in the deliberations regarding that individual's case.
• If the aggrieved person happens to be a member of the Grievance Committee, then she shall not participate in the deliberations as a member of the Committee when her representation is being considered.

Matrix School of Management Studies has constituted a Ladies Grievances Committee which comprises members from teaching and non-teaching staff.The committee looks after grievances/ concerns related to female employees and girl students.