Mandatory POSH Act Compliance & Internal Committee (IC) Setup
Mandatory statutory constitution of an Internal Committee (IC), formulation of a gender-neutral anti-harassment policy, employee sensitization, and annual district officer compliance reporting, insulating employers against severe statutory penalties.
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act)
Republic of India (Central Portal)
3 to 5 Business Days
Why This Statutory Filing Is Required
Mandatory statutory constitution of an Internal Committee (IC), formulation of a gender-neutral anti-harassment policy, employee sensitization, and annual district officer compliance reporting, insulating employers against severe statutory penalties.
Who This Service Is For & Statutory Eligibility
Every employer having 10 or more employees across all branches, offices, or remote units in India. Mandatory for private companies, public companies, NGOs, and IT establishments.
Prerequisites & Mandatory Documents Checklist
- Headcount report across all workplace locations (including contractors, interns, and remote staff)
- Senior woman employee profile designated as Presiding Officer
- Two employee members committed to the cause of women or possessing legal knowledge
- Engagement agreement with qualified External Member (from NGO or legal specialist familiar with POSH)
- Draft workplace anti-sexual harassment policy and inquiry procedure rules
- Record of sensitization sessions and annual inquiry logs for District Officer reporting
Step-by-Step Portal Execution Procedure
- Step 1: Execute formal Board Resolution and Office Order constituting the Internal Committee (IC)
- Step 2: Onboard qualified, independent External Member and establish inquiry secretariat
- Step 3: Draft and circulate institutional POSH Policy aligned with the 2013 Act and Supreme Court guidelines
- Step 4: Conduct mandatory employee awareness workshops and specialized training for IC members
- Step 5: Prepare Annual POSH Report under Section 21 detailing complaints received, resolved, and pending
- Step 6: Submit Annual Report to jurisdictional District Officer (Local Complaints Committee / WCD) by 31st January
Transparent Pricing & Statutory Cost Architecture
Mandatory POSH Act Compliance & Internal Committee (IC) Setup
Calibrated at 9% below prevailing market fee (₹14,500). Complete professional drafting, compilation, verification, and portal upload.
- Independent Chartered Accountant / Company Secretary Verification
- Electronic Form Pre-Scrutiny & Error Reconciliation
- Digitally Signed Portal Upload with SRN Acknowledgement Delivery
Government Fees & Disbursements
Government Statutory Fee: ₹0 (NIL) — Official constitution and filing of annual POSH reports carry zero government fees.
Statutory Penalties for Non-Compliance
Failure to constitute an Internal Committee or contravention of POSH Act provisions attracts a statutory fine of ₹50,000 on the employer. Repeat violations attract double the fine and mandatory cancellation or non-renewal of business licenses and incorporation registrations by the government.