DOC TYPE: grievance_policy·Version 1.0 · Effective 16 October 2026

OASIS — Grievance Redressal, Appeals & Admin Governance

Statutory compliance under Rule 3(2) of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules, 2021 and Section 13 of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

Designated Grievance & Compliance Officer
Designation: Grievance Officer — OASIS Administration
Organization: OASIS (Odisha Startup Community)
Official Email: [email protected]
Office Address: Plot No.: 2762, Brahmeswar Patna, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, 751018

§ 1How to Submit a Support Inquiry or Grievance

OASIS provides universal access to grievance submission across all user states—including to pending applicants on the Locked Dashboard and to members on the Suspended Account screen:

Method A: In-App Support Form

Use the universal Contact OASIS form (POST /support/contact). Generates an instant sequential tracking reference (OASIS-GRV-YYYY-XXXX).

Method B: Direct Email

Send directly to [email protected] from your registered email address with the subject prefix [GRIEVANCE].

§ 2Independent Oversight for Admin Misconduct (GRV-02)

Whistleblower & Conflict-of-Interest Protection

To ensure members can safely report abuse of authority, bias, or harassment by an OASIS Moderator or Administrator without fear of retaliation:

  • Selecting the “A concern about an admin” (category = admin_misconduct) category in the Contact OASIS form automatically routes the grievance to a restricted oversight channel controlled by senior governance rather than standard admin inboxes.
  • Grievances alleging admin misconduct are strictly confidential and are excluded from standard moderator queues.

§ 3Statutory Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

1. Submission & AcknowledgementImmediate (In-App) / ≤ 24 Hours (Email)

System assigns a unique OASIS-GRV-YYYY-XXXX Case ID and dispatches an automated receipt email.

2. Initial AssessmentWithin 48 to 72 Hours

Designated officer reviews submission against logs, audit records, and applicable guidelines.

3. Investigation & EvidenceWithin 7 Calendar Days

Parties contacted if additional facts are needed; internal notes logged in confidential audit trail.

4. Final Resolution & Remedy≤ 15 Calendar Days

Formal decision communicated in writing with rationale, corrective actions, or appeal options.

§ 4Appeals Procedure for Restrictions and Suspensions

If your account has been suspended (/suspended) or your application was not approved, you have the right to file a formal appeal within 14 calendar days of receiving the decision notice:

  1. Open the Contact OASIS Appeal Form accessible directly from the suspended account screen.
  2. Provide your Case ID or registered email, reference the restriction notice, and provide any supporting context or updated documentation.
  3. Appeals are reviewed by an independent Super Admin who was not involved in the original moderation decision. Written appeal rulings are final.