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1Preliminary3 sections
Chapter 1 overview
  • 1Short title, extent and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Prevention of sexual harassment
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Preliminary

3 sections
  • 1Short title, extent and commencement
  • 2Definitions
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2Constitution of Internal Complaints Committee1 section
Chapter 2 overview
  • 4Constitution of Internal Complaints Committee
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Constitution of Internal Complaints Committee

1 section
  • 4Constitution of Internal Complaints Committee
3Constitution of Local Complaints Committee4 sections
Chapter 3 overview
  • 5Notification of District Officer
  • 6Constitution and jurisdiction of Local Committee
  • 7Composition, tenure and other terms and conditions of Local Committee
  • 8Grants and audit
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Constitution of Local Complaints Committee

4 sections
  • 5Notification of District Officer
  • 6Constitution and jurisdiction of Local Committee
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4Complaint3 sections
Chapter 4 overview
  • 9Complaint of sexual harassment
  • 10Conciliation
  • 11Inquiry into complaint
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Complaint

3 sections
  • 9Complaint of sexual harassment
  • 10Conciliation
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5Inquiry Into Complaint7 sections
Chapter 5 overview
  • 12Action during pendency of inquiry
  • 13Inquiry report
  • 14Punishment for false or malicious complaint and false evidence
  • 15Determination of compensation
  • 16Prohibition of publication or making known contents of complaint and inquiry proceedings
  • 17Penalty for publication or making known contents of complaint and inquiry proceedings
  • 18Appeal
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Inquiry Into Complaint

7 sections
  • 12Action during pendency of inquiry
  • 13Inquiry report
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6Duties of Employer1 section
Chapter 6 overview
  • 19Duties of employer
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Duties of Employer

1 section
  • 19Duties of employer
7Duties and Powers of District Officer1 section
Chapter 7 overview
  • 20Duties and powers of District Officer
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Duties and Powers of District Officer

1 section
  • 20Duties and powers of District Officer
8Miscellaneous10 sections
Chapter 8 overview
  • 21Committee to submit annual report
  • 22Employer to include information in annual report
  • 23Appropriate Government to monitor implementation and maintain data
  • 24Appropriate Government to take measures to publicise the Act
  • 25Power to call for information and inspection of records
  • 26Penalty for non-compliance with provisions of Act
  • 27Cognizance of offence by courts
  • 28Act not in derogation of any other law
  • 29Power of appropriate Government to make rules
  • 30Power to remove difficulties
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Miscellaneous

10 sections
  • 21Committee to submit annual report
  • 22Employer to include information in annual report
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