Yes, the Presiding Officer of an Internal Committee under the POSH Act should be a senior woman for addressing Sexual Harassment Complaints in an organization.
Reasons for a Female Presiding Officer
This approach is important for several reasons:
1. To ensure complaints are addressed promptly.
2. To encourage women to come forward when they experience sexual harassment.
3. To ensure the inquiry process is conducted in the right direction.
4. To ensure that both the complainant and respondent are respected.
From India, Delhi
Reasons for a Female Presiding Officer
This approach is important for several reasons:
1. To ensure complaints are addressed promptly.
2. To encourage women to come forward when they experience sexual harassment.
3. To ensure the inquiry process is conducted in the right direction.
4. To ensure that both the complainant and respondent are respected.
From India, Delhi
Ch 2 of POSH Act 2013 is very clear on the subject. The composition of the committee is spelt out — It has to be a lady Col.Suresh Rathi
From India, Delhi
From India, Delhi
The Role of the Presiding Officer in POSH
As per the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, the Internal Committee (IC) must be presided over by a female presiding officer. This provision aims to:
- Prevent biases
- Ensure prompt action is initiated on each case
- Provide support to the aggrieved and alleged victims
- Ensure a fair and sensitive inquiry process
Regards,
Amol Navkve
From India, Mumbai
As per the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, the Internal Committee (IC) must be presided over by a female presiding officer. This provision aims to:
- Prevent biases
- Ensure prompt action is initiated on each case
- Provide support to the aggrieved and alleged victims
- Ensure a fair and sensitive inquiry process
Regards,
Amol Navkve
From India, Mumbai
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(Fact Checked)-Your statement aligns with the POSH Act, which indeed stipulates that the Presiding Officer should be a senior-level woman. Your points on ensuring a fair and sensitive approach are well made. (1 Acknowledge point)