Section 18 of POSH Act : Section 18: Appeal

Explanation using Example

Imagine Sarah, an employee at a private firm, files a complaint of sexual harassment against a colleague. The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) investigates and recommends a penalty for the harasser. However, Sarah feels the recommended penalty is too lenient and does not address the gravity of the situation. Under Section 18(1) of The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013, she can appeal against the ICC's recommendations. Since her company does not have specific service rules for such appeals, she follows the prescribed manner for appeal.

Sarah ensures that she files her appeal within ninety days from the date of the ICC's recommendations, in accordance with Section 18(2) of the Act. This timely appeal is crucial for her to seek a more appropriate redressal for the sexual harassment she faced at work.