This notification by the Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Officer of Gurugram underscores the critical importance of compliance under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (PoSH Act). By revising the timeline for submission of the annual report to February 28, Gurugram seeks to streamline reporting and reinforce workplace safety initiatives.
The deadline for filing the annual report under the PoSH Act has been revised from April 30 to February 28, applicable in Gurugram.
This revised timeline requires organizations to prepare and submit reports promptly at the beginning of each year.
This is applicable to all organizations in Gurugram, including government and private entities such as companies, healthcare facilities, financial institutions, educational bodies, and laboratories.
The annual report must be filed with the District Officer, as notified by the State Government.
The submission timeline for PoSH annual reports varies from state to state. Organizations must monitor state or district-specific notifications to ensure compliance.
Failure to file the report can attract a penalty of INR 50,000, along with additional sanctions as per the PoSH Act.
Organizations must provide the following details in the annual report: