Maharashtra Enforces Strict Compliance with POSH Act Following Nashik TCS Incident
Maharashtra government orders strict implementation of POSH Act after Nashik TCS case
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The Maharashtra government has mandated strict adherence to the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act in all workplaces after a serious incident at TCS in Nashik. Establishments must form Internal Complaints Committees and register them on the She-Box portal, with penalties for non-compliance.
- 01Maharashtra government mandates strict implementation of the POSH Act.
- 02All workplaces with 10 or more employees must establish Internal Complaints Committees.
- 03Penalties for non-compliance include fines up to ₹50,000 and potential license cancellation.
- 04The directive follows serious allegations of harassment at TCS in Nashik.
- 05TCS has suspended employees involved in the alleged harassment.
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The Maharashtra government has ordered the strict implementation of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act to protect women in workplaces, following a serious incident reported at the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) unit in Nashik. All government and private establishments with 10 or more employees are required to establish Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs) and register them on the Centre's She-Box portal. Failure to comply could result in fines of up to ₹50,000 and repeated violations may lead to double penalties or license cancellation. Women and Child Development Commissioner Jagdish Miniyar emphasized that there will be no compromise on women's safety. The directive comes after multiple allegations of harassment and exploitation at TCS, leading to the arrest of nine individuals. TCS has stated its commitment to a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment, suspending those involved in the allegations. The government has tasked district officials to ensure compliance with these regulations.
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This directive aims to create safer workplaces for women in Maharashtra, ensuring that all establishments take the necessary steps to prevent harassment.
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