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Implementation of POSH Act far from satisfactory: Women panel

Expressing concern over rising incidents of sexual harassment at coaching/educational institutions, the https://exam.pscnotes.com/national-commission-for-Women“>National Commission for Women (NCW) has stated that the implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, on the ground is far from satisfactory.

It has further said non-implementation of the guidelines/provisions of the Act amounts to violation of the Fundamental Rights of a woman under Article 14, 15, 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India.

She has also urged him to direct all coaching institutes to take steps to prevent sexual harassment of students attending coaching either from fellow students or teachers, besides ensuring that these coaching centres are registered with the authorities concerned and background of those running such centres be checked thoroughly.

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