Central regulation

POSH Act Internal Committee (≥10 employees)

Every workplace with 10+ employees must constitute an Internal Committee, display the policy, file an annual return with the District Officer, and conduct workplace POSH training. Failure attracts fines + de-registration risk.

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Definition

SourceSexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 · Section 4 (IC) + Section 21 (Annual report)
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What it means in practice

POSH Act Internal Committee (≥10 employees) is administered by Ministry of Women & Child Development / District Officer. The obligation is grounded in Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (Section 4 (IC) + Section 21 (Annual report)).

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SourceSexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 · Section 4 (IC) + Section 21 (Annual report)
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Triggers (applicability conditions)

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employees>=10

Deadlines and penalty

Cadence: Every year · Annual renewal
Next due: Upcoming Next due 31 Dec 2026 (in 81 days)
Penalty for default: First contravention: fine up to Rs 50,000; repeat: cancellation of business licence (Sec 26).

The next date is worked out from today (India time) and the rule's statutory schedule; extensions notified by the government are not reflected.

Citations

SourceSexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 · Section 4 (IC) + Section 21 (Annual report)
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