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The government on Tuesday introduced in the Lok Sabha a bill aimed at preventing sexual harassment of women at workplace in various forms, including implied or overt promise of preferential treatment or threat or interference in her work through intimidation. 
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The Protection of Women Against Sexual Harassment at Workplace Bill, 2010, provides for mandatory setting up an internal committee by a company or any other institute to probe a written complaint by an aggrieved person or settle the matter through conciliation. 
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Moving the bill, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath said the objective was to enact a comprehensive legislation to provide safe, secure and enabling environment free from all forms of sexual harassment to every woman, irrespective of her age or employment status (other than domestic workers). 
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It fixes the responsibility on the employer as well as the District Magistrate or Additional DM or the Collector or Deputy Collector of every district in the state as a District Officer and lays down a statutory redressal mechanism. 
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The proposed legislation makes it incumbent on the employer to order probe into any complaint and provides for a fine of Rs 50,000 in case an internal inquiry is not set up by the employer or attempt is made to contravene the provisions of the new law. 
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However, in the case of false or malicious complaint, the bill provides for action against the complainant in accordance with service rules and in any other manner in case no service rules exist. 
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The &amp;quot;malicious intent or falsehood&amp;quot; on part of the complainant shall be established after an inquiry in accordance with the procedure prescribed before any action is recommended, says the bill introduced amid pandemonium caused by Opposition in demand for JPC probe into 2G spectrum issue. 
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But mere inability to substantiate a complaint or provide adequate proof need not attract action against the complainant, it says. 
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The bill has identified actions that would come under its purview as &amp;quot;implied or overt promise of preferential treatment in her (any woman&#039;s) employment; or implied or overt threat of detrimental treatment in her employment; or implied or overt threat about her present or future employment status.&amp;quot; 
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Other cognizable actions are &amp;quot;Conduct of any person which interferes with her work or creates an intimidating or offensive or hostile work environment for her; or humiliating conduct constituting health and safety problems for her.&amp;quot; 
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The bill will apply to any department, organisation, undertaking, establishment, enterprise, institution, office or unit which is established, owned, controlled or wholly or substantially financed by funds provided directly or indirectly by the appropriate government, the local authority, a government company, or a corporation or a cooperative society. 
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It will also apply to private sector organisation, societies, trusts, educational institutions, non-governmental organisations, service providers of commercial, professional or entertainment activities. 
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It will cover &#039;unorganised sector&#039; which means an enterprise owned by individuals or self-employed workers and engaged in the production or sale of goods or providing service of any kind whatsoever and where the enterprise employs workers, the number of such workers is less than ten. 
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&amp;quot;Sexual harassment at workplace is considered violation of women&#039;s right to equality, life and liberty. It creates an insecure and hostile work environment, which discourage women&#039;s participation in work, thereby adversely affecting their social and economic empowerment and the goal of inclusive growth,&amp;quot; Tirath said. 
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&amp;quot;With more and more women joining the workforce, both in organised and unorganised sectors, ensuring an enabling working environment for women through legislation is felt imperative by the government,&amp;quot; the minister said. 
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The government has no data on the number of complaints regarding sexual harassment of women at workplaces, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday. 
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In a written reply, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath also said the proposed legislation to protect women from sexual harassment at workplaces do not cover domestic workers. 
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&amp;quot;There is a proposal to enact a comprehensive legislation to protect women from sexual harassment at all workplaces both in the public and private sector, whether organised or unorganised. 
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&amp;quot;It is proposed to cover all women who are employed as well as those who enter the workplace as clients, customers or apprentices besides students and research scholars in colleges and universities and patients in hospitals,&amp;quot; Tirath said. 
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The government on Tuesday introduced in the Lok Sabha a bill aimed at preventing sexual harassment of women at workplace in various forms, including implied or overt promise of preferential treatment or threat or interference in her work through intimidation. 
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Moving the bill, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath said the objective was to enact a comprehensive legislation to provide safe, secure and enabling environment free from all forms of sexual harassment to every woman, irrespective of her age or employment status (other than domestic workers). 
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However, in the case of false or malicious complaint, the bill provides for action against the complainant in accordance with service rules and in any other manner in case no service rules exist. 
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The &amp;quot;malicious intent or falsehood&amp;quot; on part of the complainant shall be established after an inquiry in accordance with the procedure prescribed before any action is recommended, says the bill introduced amid pandemonium caused by Opposition in demand for JPC probe into 2G spectrum issue. 
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But mere inability to substantiate a complaint or provide adequate proof need not attract action against the complainant, it says. 
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Other cognizable actions are &amp;quot;Conduct of any person which interferes with her work or creates an intimidating or offensive or hostile work environment for her; or humiliating conduct constituting health and safety problems for her.&amp;quot; 
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It will also apply to private sector organisation, societies, trusts, educational institutions, non-governmental organisations, service providers of commercial, professional or entertainment activities. 
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It will cover &#039;unorganised sector&#039; which means an enterprise owned by individuals or self-employed workers and engaged in the production or sale of goods or providing service of any kind whatsoever and where the enterprise employs workers, the number of such workers is less than ten. 
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&amp;quot;Sexual harassment at workplace is considered violation of women&#039;s right to equality, life and liberty. It creates an insecure and hostile work environment, which discourage women&#039;s participation in work, thereby adversely affecting their social and economic empowerment and the goal of inclusive growth,&amp;quot; Tirath said. 
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&amp;quot;With more and more women joining the workforce, both in organised and unorganised sectors, ensuring an enabling working environment for women through legislation is felt imperative by the government,&amp;quot; the minister said. 
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In a written reply, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath also said the proposed legislation to protect women from sexual harassment at workplaces do not cover domestic workers. 
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She said the government has received complaints regarding sexual harassment of women at workplaces, but no centralised data and details of such cases is maintained. 
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&amp;quot;It is proposed to cover all women who are employed as well as those who enter the workplace as clients, customers or apprentices besides students and research scholars in colleges and universities and patients in hospitals,&amp;quot; Tirath said. 
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The &amp;quot;malicious intent or falsehood&amp;quot; on part of the complainant shall be established after an inquiry in accordance with the procedure prescribed before any action is recommended, says the bill introduced amid pandemonium caused by Opposition in demand for JPC probe into 2G spectrum issue. 
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It will also apply to private sector organisation, societies, trusts, educational institutions, non-governmental organisations, service providers of commercial, professional or entertainment activities. 
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It will cover &#039;unorganised sector&#039; which means an enterprise owned by individuals or self-employed workers and engaged in the production or sale of goods or providing service of any kind whatsoever and where the enterprise employs workers, the number of such workers is less than ten. 
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&amp;quot;Sexual harassment at workplace is considered violation of women&#039;s right to equality, life and liberty. It creates an insecure and hostile work environment, which discourage women&#039;s participation in work, thereby adversely affecting their social and economic empowerment and the goal of inclusive growth,&amp;quot; Tirath said. 
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&amp;quot;With more and more women joining the workforce, both in organised and unorganised sectors, ensuring an enabling working environment for women through legislation is felt imperative by the government,&amp;quot; the minister said. 
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The government has no data on the number of complaints regarding sexual harassment of women at workplaces, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday. 
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The government on Tuesday introduced in the Lok Sabha a bill aimed at preventing sexual harassment of women at workplace in various forms, including implied or overt promise of preferential treatment or threat or interference in her work through intimidation. 
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The Protection of Women Against Sexual Harassment at Workplace Bill, 2010, provides for mandatory setting up an internal committee by a company or any other institute to probe a written complaint by an aggrieved person or settle the matter through conciliation. 
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Moving the bill, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath said the objective was to enact a comprehensive legislation to provide safe, secure and enabling environment free from all forms of sexual harassment to every woman, irrespective of her age or employment status (other than domestic workers). 
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It fixes the responsibility on the employer as well as the District Magistrate or Additional DM or the Collector or Deputy Collector of every district in the state as a District Officer and lays down a statutory redressal mechanism. 
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The proposed legislation makes it incumbent on the employer to order probe into any complaint and provides for a fine of Rs 50,000 in case an internal inquiry is not set up by the employer or attempt is made to contravene the provisions of the new law. 
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However, in the case of false or malicious complaint, the bill provides for action against the complainant in accordance with service rules and in any other manner in case no service rules exist. 
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The &amp;quot;malicious intent or falsehood&amp;quot; on part of the complainant shall be established after an inquiry in accordance with the procedure prescribed before any action is recommended, says the bill introduced amid pandemonium caused by Opposition in demand for JPC probe into 2G spectrum issue. 
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But mere inability to substantiate a complaint or provide adequate proof need not attract action against the complainant, it says. 
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The bill has identified actions that would come under its purview as &amp;quot;implied or overt promise of preferential treatment in her (any woman&#039;s) employment; or implied or overt threat of detrimental treatment in her employment; or implied or overt threat about her present or future employment status.&amp;quot; 
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Other cognizable actions are &amp;quot;Conduct of any person which interferes with her work or creates an intimidating or offensive or hostile work environment for her; or humiliating conduct constituting health and safety problems for her.&amp;quot; 
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The bill will apply to any department, organisation, undertaking, establishment, enterprise, institution, office or unit which is established, owned, controlled or wholly or substantially financed by funds provided directly or indirectly by the appropriate government, the local authority, a government company, or a corporation or a cooperative society. 
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It will also apply to private sector organisation, societies, trusts, educational institutions, non-governmental organisations, service providers of commercial, professional or entertainment activities. 
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It will cover &#039;unorganised sector&#039; which means an enterprise owned by individuals or self-employed workers and engaged in the production or sale of goods or providing service of any kind whatsoever and where the enterprise employs workers, the number of such workers is less than ten. 
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&amp;quot;Sexual harassment at workplace is considered violation of women&#039;s right to equality, life and liberty. It creates an insecure and hostile work environment, which discourage women&#039;s participation in work, thereby adversely affecting their social and economic empowerment and the goal of inclusive growth,&amp;quot; Tirath said. 
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&amp;quot;With more and more women joining the workforce, both in organised and unorganised sectors, ensuring an enabling working environment for women through legislation is felt imperative by the government,&amp;quot; the minister said. 
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The government has no data on the number of complaints regarding sexual harassment of women at workplaces, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday. 
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In a written reply, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath also said the proposed legislation to protect women from sexual harassment at workplaces do not cover domestic workers. 
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She said the government has received complaints regarding sexual harassment of women at workplaces, but no centralised data and details of such cases is maintained. 
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&amp;quot;There is a proposal to enact a comprehensive legislation to protect women from sexual harassment at all workplaces both in the public and private sector, whether organised or unorganised. 
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&amp;quot;It is proposed to cover all women who are employed as well as those who enter the workplace as clients, customers or apprentices besides students and research scholars in colleges and universities and patients in hospitals,&amp;quot; Tirath said. 
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Domestic workers working at home are not proposed to be covered, she added. 
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                <p align="justify"><br />The government on Tuesday introduced in the Lok Sabha a bill aimed at preventing sexual harassment of women at workplace in various forms, including implied or overt promise of preferential treatment or threat or interference in her work through intimidation. </p><p align="justify">The Protection of Women Against Sexual Harassment at Workplace Bill, 2010, provides for mandatory setting up an internal committee by a company or any other institute to probe a written complaint by an aggrieved person or settle the matter through conciliation. </p><p align="justify">Moving the bill, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath said the objective was to enact a comprehensive legislation to provide safe, secure and enabling environment free from all forms of sexual harassment to every woman, irrespective of her age or employment status (other than domestic workers). </p><p align="justify">It fixes the responsibility on the employer as well as the District Magistrate or Additional DM or the Collector or Deputy Collector of every district in the state as a District Officer and lays down a statutory redressal mechanism. </p><p align="justify">The proposed legislation makes it incumbent on the employer to order probe into any complaint and provides for a fine of Rs 50,000 in case an internal inquiry is not set up by the employer or attempt is made to contravene the provisions of the new law. </p><p align="justify">However, in the case of false or malicious complaint, the bill provides for action against the complainant in accordance with service rules and in any other manner in case no service rules exist. </p><p align="justify">The &quot;malicious intent or falsehood&quot; on part of the complainant shall be established after an inquiry in accordance with the procedure prescribed before any action is recommended, says the bill introduced amid pandemonium caused by Opposition in demand for JPC probe into 2G spectrum issue. </p><p align="justify">But mere inability to substantiate a complaint or provide adequate proof need not attract action against the complainant, it says. </p><p align="justify">The bill has identified actions that would come under its purview as &quot;implied or overt promise of preferential treatment in her (any woman's) employment; or implied or overt threat of detrimental treatment in her employment; or implied or overt threat about her present or future employment status.&quot; </p><p align="justify">Other cognizable actions are &quot;Conduct of any person which interferes with her work or creates an intimidating or offensive or hostile work environment for her; or humiliating conduct constituting health and safety problems for her.&quot; </p><p align="justify">The bill will apply to any department, organisation, undertaking, establishment, enterprise, institution, office or unit which is established, owned, controlled or wholly or substantially financed by funds provided directly or indirectly by the appropriate government, the local authority, a government company, or a corporation or a cooperative society. </p><p align="justify">It will also apply to private sector organisation, societies, trusts, educational institutions, non-governmental organisations, service providers of commercial, professional or entertainment activities. </p><p align="justify">It will cover 'unorganised sector' which means an enterprise owned by individuals or self-employed workers and engaged in the production or sale of goods or providing service of any kind whatsoever and where the enterprise employs workers, the number of such workers is less than ten. </p><p align="justify">&quot;Sexual harassment at workplace is considered violation of women's right to equality, life and liberty. 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The government on Tuesday introduced in the Lok Sabha a bill aimed at preventing sexual harassment of women at workplace in various forms, including implied or overt promise of preferential treatment or threat or interference in her work through intimidation. 
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The Protection of Women Against Sexual Harassment at Workplace Bill, 2010, provides for mandatory setting up an internal committee by a company or any other institute to probe a written complaint by an aggrieved person or settle the matter through conciliation. 
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Moving the bill, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath said the objective was to enact a comprehensive legislation to provide safe, secure and enabling environment free from all forms of sexual harassment to every woman, irrespective of her age or employment status (other than domestic workers). 
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The proposed legislation makes it incumbent on the employer to order probe into any complaint and provides for a fine of Rs 50,000 in case an internal inquiry is not set up by the employer or attempt is made to contravene the provisions of the new law. 
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The &quot;malicious intent or falsehood&quot; on part of the complainant shall be established after an inquiry in accordance with the procedure prescribed before any action is recommended, says the bill introduced amid pandemonium caused by Opposition in demand for JPC probe into 2G spectrum issue. 
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The government has no data on the number of complaints regarding sexual harassment of women at workplaces, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday. 
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	'disp' => '<p align="justify"><br />The government on Tuesday introduced in the Lok Sabha a bill aimed at preventing sexual harassment of women at workplace in various forms, including implied or overt promise of preferential treatment or threat or interference in her work through intimidation. </p><p align="justify">The Protection of Women Against Sexual Harassment at Workplace Bill, 2010, provides for mandatory setting up an internal committee by a company or any other institute to probe a written complaint by an aggrieved person or settle the matter through conciliation. </p><p align="justify">Moving the bill, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath said the objective was to enact a comprehensive legislation to provide safe, secure and enabling environment free from all forms of sexual harassment to every woman, irrespective of her age or employment status (other than domestic workers). </p><p align="justify">It fixes the responsibility on the employer as well as the District Magistrate or Additional DM or the Collector or Deputy Collector of every district in the state as a District Officer and lays down a statutory redressal mechanism. </p><p align="justify">The proposed legislation makes it incumbent on the employer to order probe into any complaint and provides for a fine of Rs 50,000 in case an internal inquiry is not set up by the employer or attempt is made to contravene the provisions of the new law. </p><p align="justify">However, in the case of false or malicious complaint, the bill provides for action against the complainant in accordance with service rules and in any other manner in case no service rules exist. </p><p align="justify">The &quot;malicious intent or falsehood&quot; on part of the complainant shall be established after an inquiry in accordance with the procedure prescribed before any action is recommended, says the bill introduced amid pandemonium caused by Opposition in demand for JPC probe into 2G spectrum issue. </p><p align="justify">But mere inability to substantiate a complaint or provide adequate proof need not attract action against the complainant, it says. </p><p align="justify">The bill has identified actions that would come under its purview as &quot;implied or overt promise of preferential treatment in her (any woman's) employment; or implied or overt threat of detrimental treatment in her employment; or implied or overt threat about her present or future employment status.&quot; </p><p align="justify">Other cognizable actions are &quot;Conduct of any person which interferes with her work or creates an intimidating or offensive or hostile work environment for her; or humiliating conduct constituting health and safety problems for her.&quot; </p><p align="justify">The bill will apply to any department, organisation, undertaking, establishment, enterprise, institution, office or unit which is established, owned, controlled or wholly or substantially financed by funds provided directly or indirectly by the appropriate government, the local authority, a government company, or a corporation or a cooperative society. </p><p align="justify">It will also apply to private sector organisation, societies, trusts, educational institutions, non-governmental organisations, service providers of commercial, professional or entertainment activities. </p><p align="justify">It will cover 'unorganised sector' which means an enterprise owned by individuals or self-employed workers and engaged in the production or sale of goods or providing service of any kind whatsoever and where the enterprise employs workers, the number of such workers is less than ten. </p><p align="justify">&quot;Sexual harassment at workplace is considered violation of women's right to equality, life and liberty. It creates an insecure and hostile work environment, which discourage women's participation in work, thereby adversely affecting their social and economic empowerment and the goal of inclusive growth,&quot; Tirath said. </p><p align="justify">&quot;With more and more women joining the workforce, both in organised and unorganised sectors, ensuring an enabling working environment for women through legislation is felt imperative by the government,&quot; the minister said. </p><p align="justify">The government has no data on the number of complaints regarding sexual harassment of women at workplaces, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday. </p><p align="justify">In a written reply, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath also said the proposed legislation to protect women from sexual harassment at workplaces do not cover domestic workers. </p><p align="justify">She said the government has received complaints regarding sexual harassment of women at workplaces, but no centralised data and details of such cases is maintained. </p><p align="justify">&quot;There is a proposal to enact a comprehensive legislation to protect women from sexual harassment at all workplaces both in the public and private sector, whether organised or unorganised. </p><p align="justify">&quot;It is proposed to cover all women who are employed as well as those who enter the workplace as clients, customers or apprentices besides students and research scholars in colleges and universities and patients in hospitals,&quot; Tirath said. </p><p align="justify">Domestic workers working at home are not proposed to be covered, she added. </p>',
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The government on Tuesday introduced in the Lok Sabha a bill aimed at preventing sexual harassment of women at workplace in various forms, including implied or overt promise of preferential treatment or threat or interference in her work through intimidation. 
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The Protection of Women Against Sexual Harassment at Workplace Bill, 2010, provides for mandatory setting up an internal committee by a company or any other institute to probe a written complaint by an aggrieved person or settle the matter through conciliation. 
</p>
<p align="justify">
Moving the bill, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath said the objective was to enact a comprehensive legislation to provide safe, secure and enabling environment free from all forms of sexual harassment to every woman, irrespective of her age or employment status (other than domestic workers). 
</p>
<p align="justify">
It fixes the responsibility on the employer as well as the District Magistrate or Additional DM or the Collector or Deputy Collector of every district in the state as a District Officer and lays down a statutory redressal mechanism. 
</p>
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The proposed legislation makes it incumbent on the employer to order probe into any complaint and provides for a fine of Rs 50,000 in case an internal inquiry is not set up by the employer or attempt is made to contravene the provisions of the new law. 
</p>
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However, in the case of false or malicious complaint, the bill provides for action against the complainant in accordance with service rules and in any other manner in case no service rules exist. 
</p>
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The &quot;malicious intent or falsehood&quot; on part of the complainant shall be established after an inquiry in accordance with the procedure prescribed before any action is recommended, says the bill introduced amid pandemonium caused by Opposition in demand for JPC probe into 2G spectrum issue. 
</p>
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But mere inability to substantiate a complaint or provide adequate proof need not attract action against the complainant, it says. 
</p>
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The bill has identified actions that would come under its purview as &quot;implied or overt promise of preferential treatment in her (any woman's) employment; or implied or overt threat of detrimental treatment in her employment; or implied or overt threat about her present or future employment status.&quot; 
</p>
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Other cognizable actions are &quot;Conduct of any person which interferes with her work or creates an intimidating or offensive or hostile work environment for her; or humiliating conduct constituting health and safety problems for her.&quot; 
</p>
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The bill will apply to any department, organisation, undertaking, establishment, enterprise, institution, office or unit which is established, owned, controlled or wholly or substantially financed by funds provided directly or indirectly by the appropriate government, the local authority, a government company, or a corporation or a cooperative society. 
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It will also apply to private sector organisation, societies, trusts, educational institutions, non-governmental organisations, service providers of commercial, professional or entertainment activities. 
</p>
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It will cover 'unorganised sector' which means an enterprise owned by individuals or self-employed workers and engaged in the production or sale of goods or providing service of any kind whatsoever and where the enterprise employs workers, the number of such workers is less than ten. 
</p>
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&quot;Sexual harassment at workplace is considered violation of women's right to equality, life and liberty. It creates an insecure and hostile work environment, which discourage women's participation in work, thereby adversely affecting their social and economic empowerment and the goal of inclusive growth,&quot; Tirath said. 
</p>
<p align="justify">
&quot;With more and more women joining the workforce, both in organised and unorganised sectors, ensuring an enabling working environment for women through legislation is felt imperative by the government,&quot; the minister said. 
</p>
<p align="justify">
The government has no data on the number of complaints regarding sexual harassment of women at workplaces, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday. 
</p>
<p align="justify">
In a written reply, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath also said the proposed legislation to protect women from sexual harassment at workplaces do not cover domestic workers. 
</p>
<p align="justify">
She said the government has received complaints regarding sexual harassment of women at workplaces, but no centralised data and details of such cases is maintained. 
</p>
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&quot;There is a proposal to enact a comprehensive legislation to protect women from sexual harassment at all workplaces both in the public and private sector, whether organised or unorganised. 
</p>
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&quot;It is proposed to cover all women who are employed as well as those who enter the workplace as clients, customers or apprentices besides students and research scholars in colleges and universities and patients in hospitals,&quot; Tirath said. 
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Domestic workers working at home are not proposed to be covered, she added. 
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Bill on sexual harassment at workplace introduced in Lok Sabha

The government on Tuesday introduced in the Lok Sabha a bill aimed at preventing sexual harassment of women at workplace in various forms, including implied or overt promise of preferential treatment or threat or interference in her work through intimidation. The Protection of Women Against Sexual Harassment at Workplace Bill, 2010, provides for mandatory setting up an internal committee by a company or any other institute to probe a written complaint by an aggrieved person or settle the matter through conciliation. Moving the bill, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath said the objective was to enact a comprehensive legislation to provide safe, secure and enabling environment free from all forms of sexual harassment to every woman, irrespective of her age or employment status (other than domestic workers). It fixes the responsibility on the employer as well as the District Magistrate or Additional DM or the Collector or Deputy Collector of every district in the state as a District Officer and lays down a statutory redressal mechanism. The proposed legislation makes it incumbent on the employer to order probe into any complaint and provides for a fine of Rs 50,000 in case an internal inquiry is not set up by the employer or attempt is made to contravene the provisions of the new law. However, in the case of false or malicious complaint, the bill provides for action against the complainant in accordance with service rules and in any other manner in case no service rules exist. The "malicious intent or falsehood" on part of the complainant shall be established after an inquiry in accordance with the procedure prescribed before any action is recommended, says the bill introduced amid pandemonium caused by Opposition in demand for JPC probe into 2G spectrum issue. But mere inability to substantiate a complaint or provide adequate proof need not attract action against the complainant, it says. The bill has identified actions that would come under its purview as "implied or overt promise of preferential treatment in her (any woman's) employment; or implied or overt threat of detrimental treatment in her employment; or implied or overt threat about her present or future employment status." Other cognizable actions are "Conduct of any person which interferes with her work or creates an intimidating or offensive or hostile work environment for her; or humiliating conduct constituting health and safety problems for her." The bill will apply to any department, organisation, undertaking, establishment, enterprise, institution, office or unit which is established, owned, controlled or wholly or substantially financed by funds provided directly or indirectly by the appropriate government, the local authority, a government company, or a corporation or a cooperative society. It will also apply to private sector organisation, societies, trusts, educational institutions, non-governmental organisations, service providers of commercial, professional or entertainment activities. It will cover 'unorganised sector' which means an enterprise owned by individuals or self-employed workers and engaged in the production or sale of goods or providing service of any kind whatsoever and where the enterprise employs workers, the number of such workers is less than ten. "Sexual harassment at workplace is considered violation of women's right to equality, life and liberty. It creates an insecure and hostile work environment, which discourage women's participation in work, thereby adversely affecting their social and economic empowerment and the goal of inclusive growth," Tirath said. "With more and more women joining the workforce, both in organised and unorganised sectors, ensuring an enabling working environment for women through legislation is felt imperative by the government," the minister said. The government has no data on the number of complaints regarding sexual harassment of women at workplaces, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday. In a written reply, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath also said the proposed legislation to protect women from sexual harassment at workplaces do not cover domestic workers. She said the government has received complaints regarding sexual harassment of women at workplaces, but no centralised data and details of such cases is maintained. "There is a proposal to enact a comprehensive legislation to protect women from sexual harassment at all workplaces both in the public and private sector, whether organised or unorganised. "It is proposed to cover all women who are employed as well as those who enter the workplace as clients, customers or apprentices besides students and research scholars in colleges and universities and patients in hospitals," Tirath said. Domestic workers working at home are not proposed to be covered, she added.