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SOP for Implementation of the PoSH Act, 2013 – Tamil Nadu<\/h3>\t\t\t

Dear all,
\nPlease find attached circular directing the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 across all establishments in Tamil Nadu.<\/p>\n

Key Points<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Applicable to all workplaces\u2014public, private, organized, and unorganized sectors.
\n\u2022 Covers physical and virtual work environments.
\n\u2022 Protection under the Act is limited to women; however, internal policies may extend protection to other genders.
\n\u2022 Internal Complaints Committees (ICC) must be established by all employers.
\n\u2022 Local Committees (LC) are constituted by District Collectors where ICCs are not applicable (e.g., unorganized sector).
\n\u2022 Minimum 50% of committee members must be women.
\n\u2022 Employers must submit annual reports by 31st January.<\/p>\n

Complaint Redressal Process<\/strong>:
\n\u2022 Complaints must be submitted in writing within 3 months (extendable to 6 months).
\n\u2022 Committees must complete inquiries within 90 days.
\n\u2022 Reliefs include conciliation, interim protection, disciplinary action, and compensation.
\n\u2022 False complaints may attract penalties under Section 14 of the Act.<\/p>\n

Penalties:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Non-compliance may result in penalties up to \u20b950,000; repeat offences may lead to higher fines and license cancellation.<\/p>\n

Download<\/a><\/p>\n

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