RBE No. 182/2008: Sexual Harassment – Complaints Committee

No.E(D&A)2008 GS1-6, dated 19.11.2008

Sub: Constitution of a Complaints Committee to enquire into complaints of sexual harassment made against officers of the level of Secretary and Additional Secretary to the Government of India.

1. A copy of Cabinet Secretariat’s order No.501/28/1/2008-CA.V, dated 26.09.2008 on the above subject is sent herewith for information and necessary action at your end.

2.     Please acknowledge receipt.

Copy of Order No.501/28/1/2008-CA.V, dated 26.09.2008 issued by Cabinet Secretariat ORDER No.1

Sub: Constitution of a Complaints Committee to enquire into complaints of sexual harassment made against officers of the level of Secretary and Additional Secretary to the Government of India.

1.     With the approval of the Prime Minister, it has been decided to constitute a Complaints Committee to enquire into complaints of sexual harassment made against officers of the level of Secretary and Additional Secretary and equivalent level in Ministries, Departments and organizations directly under the control of the Central Government other than Central PSUs.

2.     The Committee will proceed in accordance with guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court in the case of Visakha and Others vs. State of Rajasthan. The composition of the Committee will be as follows:

3.     The Committee will have a tenure of three years from the date of issue of this order and will be serviced by the Cabinet Secretariat.

Download Railway Board Circular RBE No. 182/2008