Maharashtra Women's Commission Orders Statewide Audit of Workplace Sexual Harassment Committees

The Maharashtra State Commission for Women, led by Chairperson Rupali Chakankar, has directed all district collectors and divisional commissioners to conduct a comprehensive audit within 30 days to assess compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (PoSH) Act, 2013. The audit will review the formation and functioning of Internal Committees in government, semi-government, and private offices, including complaint handling, training, awareness activities, and reporting. Authorities must establish committees where absent, with legal action possible for non-compliance.