PANAJI
The Directorate of Women and Child Development on Wednesday issued a fresh directive asking all working establishments to adhere to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, failing which a fine of Rs 50,000 will be imposed.
This requirement, which follows the Supreme Court order, applies to all governmental departments/ organizations/ undertakings, industrial establishments, educational institutions, private sector companies, hospitals, sports institutes, and other professionals.
“All the Government departments, Organizations, undertakings, industrial establishments, educational institutions, private sector organizations, hospitals, sports institutes, other professionals, etc., are hereby directed to ensure the implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013. Failure to do so shall attract a penalty of up to Rs 50,000, as prescribed under Section 26 of the Act, for non-compliance with its provisions,” reads the order by Director WCD Sangeeta Porob.
The Union Government enacted the Act based on the SC’s landmark judgment in the case of Vishaka v/s State of Maharashtra in 1997.
“The Act ensures a safe working environment for women,” it said.
