Ganderbal, December 26, 2024: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Ganderbal, organized a legal awareness program on the Protection of Women from Sexual Harassment at Workplace (POSH) Act, 2013 on December 26, 2024, at Conference Hall, BDO Office, Kangan.
The event was held under the supervision of Mr. Abdul Nasir, Chairman, DLSA Ganderbal, and under the guidance Mr. Sheikh Babar Hussain, Secretary, DLSA Ganderbal, aimed to make aware the participants especially the women employees about the provisions and procedures under the POSH Act.
During the event, Mr. Mubashir Ahmad, Tehsildar Kangan, highlighted the importance of the POSH Act, in order to ensure the safety of women folk at their workplaces. He emphasized the need for participants to spread awareness about the POSH Act among their colleagues, promoting a culture of respect and safety in the workplace.
Advocate Sajid Irfan, Deputy Legal Defense Counsel Ganderbal, cited relevant judgments of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, emphasizing the importance of protection of women from sexual harassment at the workplace. He explained the procedure for filing complaints under the POSH Act in detail, empowering participants to take action against sexual harassment. He said, the Act aims to prevent and address sexual harassment, providing a safe and conducive work environment for the women.
Whileas, Advocate Tariq Ahmad Raina, Panel Lawyer, TLSC Kangan, elaborated the object of POSH Act, 2013. He highlighted key concepts, including, Unwelcome acts, physical contact, sexual advances, and making sexually colored remarks. He said, the Act applies to all workplaces, including public and private sector organizations, NGOs, and corporations. He added, employers must set up an Internal complaint committee to address complaints of sexual harassment. He educated participants about the rights and protections available under the POSH Act and empowered women to report incidents of sexual harassment and seek justice.
The event was also attended by the Officials of BDO Office Kangan, Child Development Project Officer, Kangan, Block Medical Office Kangan, Tehsil Social Welfare Office Kangan, Zonal Education Office Kangan, PLVs of DLSA/TLSC Ganderbal/Kangan, etc.
This event has a significant step towards promoting awareness about the POSH Act and its provisions and empowering women to speak out against sexual harassment. The event marked an important milestone of DLSA Ganderbal in the ongoing efforts to promote gender equality, challenge discriminatory attitudes, and ensure that women feel safe and valued at their workplaces.
