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Filing a Posh return is quick and easy, and can be done online with ngoministry.com in 3 simple steps.
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Think of it as an annual report card that an organization submits to the government to prove they are actively maintaining a safe, harassment-free workplace.
Any organization—including private companies, startups, NGOs, hospitals, and public sector units—that employs 10 or more people must form an Internal Committee (IC) and file this annual return.
The law keeps the data strictly numerical to protect confidentiality. You do not share names, specific case details, or identities. According to Rule 14 of the POSH Rules, the report must specify:
✅Complaints received: The total number of sexual harassment cases filed during the calendar year.
✅Complaints disposed of: How many cases were resolved or closed.
✅Pending cases: Any cases that have been open for more than 90 days.
✅Awareness programs: The number of workshops, employee sensitization sessions, and training modules conducted for the staff and IC members.
✅Action taken: The general nature of actions taken by the employer based on the IC's recommendations (e.g., termination, warnings, or suspensions).
The "Nil Report" Rule: Even if your organization had zero complaints and conducted all its training perfectly, you cannot skip filing. You must submit what is known as a "Nil Report" to show that you are actively compliant.
POSH compliance tracks the calendar year (January 1st to December 31st), not the financial year.
| Parameter | Details |
| Due Date | Generally on or before January 31st of the following year. |
| Who Prepares It? | The Internal Committee (IC) drafts and signs the report. |
| Who Submits It? | The Employer or an authorized HR/legal representative. |
| Submitted To | The local District Officer (DO) or the designated State Labour Department/Women's Commission. |
If your business has offices or branches spread across different districts or states, a centralized head-office filing is not enough. You must submit a separate POSH Annual Report to the respective District Officer of each specific district where your workplaces operate.
The government treats POSH compliance with a high degree of seriousness. Failing to file the return, filing late, or submitting incorrect data can result in:
✅A monetary penalty of up to ₹50,000 for the first offence.
✅Double penalties for repeated violations.
✅Severe actions like the cancellation or non-renewal of your business license if non-compliance becomes a habit.
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