An employer can be subjected to a penalty of up to INR 50,000 for:
• Failure to constitute Internal Complaints Committee
• Failure to act upon recommendations of the Complaints Committee; or
• Failure to file an annual report to the District Officer where required; or
• Contravening or attempting to contravene or abetting contravention of the Act or Rules.
Where an employer repeats a breach under the Act, they shall be subject to:
• Twice the punishment or higher punishment if prescribed under any other law for the same
offence.
• Cancellation/Withdrawal/Non-renewal of registration/license required for carrying on business
or activities.
Monitoring is a critical yardstick to measure success in terms of compliance with the Act.
Additionally, it highlights those areas, in terms of law and practice, which may require improvement
and/or additional information and guidance at both the State as well as the workplace levels.
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