What is the POSH Act, 2013?

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 is the Indian law that requires employers to prevent sexual harassment, set up a complaint mechanism and redress complaints in a fair and time-bound manner.

Is an Internal Committee mandatory?

Yes. Under Section 4 of the POSH Act, 2013, every employer with 10 or more employees must constitute an Internal Committee (IC) at each office or branch. Workplaces with fewer than 10 employees are covered by the Local Committee set up by the District Officer.

What is the time limit to file a complaint?

A complaint should be made in writing within 3 months of the incident (or of the last incident in a series). The committee can extend this by another 3 months if circumstances prevented the woman from filing earlier.

How long does a POSH inquiry take?

The Internal Committee must complete its inquiry within 90 days of receiving the complaint and share its report with the employer within 10 days of completing it. The employer must act on the recommendations within 60 days.

Can Poshaw help my organisation comply?

Yes. From policy drafting and IC formation to training and annual reports, we provide end-to-end POSH compliance support. Contact us for a free consultation.

POSH Act Nagpur Mandate: IC Formation & Registration Guide

Compliance enforcement under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) has intensified across Maharashtra.

The Office of the Additional Labor Commissioner, Nagpur issued an official directive requiring every employer operating within the region to establish and formally register their Internal Committee (IC).

For companies operating in Nagpur with 10 or more employees, setting up an IC internally is no longer enough on its own—formal registration with local labor authorities using the prescribed government format is legally mandatory.

Key Highlights of the Nagpur Notification

Issuing Authority: Office of the Additional Labor Commissioner, Nagpur
Applicable Workplaces: All establishments employing 10 or more workers in the Nagpur region
Core Directives: Mandatory constitution of an Internal Committee and official filing of committee member details with authorities
Governing Statute: Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 & Rules

Statutory Composition of an Internal Committee

To remain valid under Section 4 of the POSH Act, every constituted Internal Committee must meet strict structural criteria:

Presiding Officer: A senior-level woman employee working within the organization.
Employee Members: Minimum of two employees who are committed to women’s rights, social work, or possess legal knowledge.
External Member: An expert from an NGO, an association dedicated to women's causes, or an individual well-versed in POSH compliance.
Gender Ratio: At least 50% of total committee members must be women.

Step-by-Step Compliance Action Plan

Calculate Employee Threshold: Confirm if your total workforce (permanent, temporary, contractual, or intern staff) meets or exceeds 10 individuals.
Constitute or Update Your IC: Appoint qualifying members and secure a certified External Member.
Issue Written Office Order: Draft a formal internal order naming the members, their designations, contact information, and 3-year term tenure.
Register Details with Labor Office: Submit the required disclosure document to the Additional Labor Commissioner's Office in Nagpur.
Display & Communicate: Display IC contact information conspicuously across office notice boards and online employee portals.

Ensure Complete POSH Compliance with Poshaw LLP

Drafting valid office orders, sourcing qualified external members, submitting proper labor department forms, and maintaining statutory registers can be complex. Poshaw LLP provides full end-to-end support for corporate POSH compliance, policy drafting, external member representation, and local authority reporting.

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POSH Act Compliance: Nagpur Mandates Formation & Registration of Internal Committees

Key Highlights of the Nagpur Notification

Statutory Composition of an Internal Committee

Step-by-Step Compliance Action Plan

Ensure Complete POSH Compliance with Poshaw LLP

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