Are You a Presiding Officer in India? Don't Miss Filing Your 2019 Annual Report!

Calling Attention of Presiding Officers of Internal Committees in India

Every Presiding Officer of each of the Internal Committees in India is duty-bound to file the mandatory annual report for the calendar year 2019 before the District Officer of the district where their establishments are located.

The mandatory annual report for the calendar year 2019 is to be filed under Section 21 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act 2013 in the prescribed format.

One copy of the mandatory annual report for the calendar year 2019 prepared by the Internal Committee must be forwarded to the employer/head of the institutions under Section 22 so that the same is incorporated in the annual reports filed before the ROC or LC or concerned government monitoring authority.

**Location**: Delhi, India

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The requirement for Presiding Officers of Internal Committees in India to file the Mandatory Annual Report for Calendar Year 2019 under Section 22 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act 2013 is a crucial obligation to ensure compliance with the law. Here are the steps to fulfill this obligation:

Steps to File the Mandatory Annual Report for Calendar Year 2019:

1. [📅] Prepare the Annual Report: Ensure that the Annual Report for Calendar Year 2019 is prepared accurately and in the prescribed format as per Section 21 of the Act.

2. [📁] Submit to District Officer: File the Annual Report before the District Officer of the District where your establishment is located within the specified timeline.

3. [📝] Forward to Employer/Head: Send a copy of the Annual Report to the Employer/Head of the Institution as required under Section 22 of the Act. This copy will be included in the Annual Reports submitted to the relevant authorities.

4. [📋] Incorporate in Annual Reports: Ensure that the Annual Report is incorporated in the reports filed before the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Labour Commissioner (LC), or any other relevant Government Monitoring Authority.

By adhering to these steps, Presiding Officers can fulfill their legal obligation and contribute to maintaining a safe and harassment-free workplace environment for all employees.