Maharashtra Mandates Strict POSH Act Compliance to Ensure Workplace Safety for Women

The Maharashtra government has ordered the strict implementation of the POSH Act across all sectors, mandating internal committees and “She-Box” portal registration, with fines up to 50,000 rupees for violators.

MUMBAI | 09 May, 2026: The Maharashtra state government has issued a comprehensive directive aimed at fortifying the safety of women in the workforce by enforcing the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences and the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, commonly known as the POSH Act. This move comes as a decisive response to recent safety concerns highlighted by a serious incident at a multinational corporation in Nashik. Government officials have emphasized that workplace safety is non-negotiable and that every eligible establishment, whether public or private, must immediately align with legal requirements to protect female employees.

Under the new mandates, every organization with ten or more employees is required to constitute an Internal Committee (IC) to address and redress grievances related to sexual harassment. To ensure transparency and centralized monitoring, the government has made it compulsory for these organizations to register their committees on the central government’s “She-Box” portal. Commissioner of the Women and Child Development Department, Jagdish Miniyar, stated that the state will no longer overlook the absence of these committees, which has been a recurring issue in many private firms across the region.

The legal framework specifies a strict composition for these committees: they must be chaired by a senior-level woman employee and include at least two other employees committed to the cause of women’s rights. Furthermore, to maintain impartial oversight, the committee must include one external member from a non-governmental organization or an association committed to the cause of women. A critical requirement is that at least 50% of the total membership of the Internal Committee must consist of women.

Establishments found in violation of these rules face an initial penalty of 50,000 rupees. The government has warned that repeated offenses will result in doubled fines or the permanent revocation of business licenses. By integrating mandatory digital registration with heavy financial and administrative penalties, the state aims to create a standardized, safe, and accountable professional environment for women across Maharashtra, ensuring that the workplace remains a space of dignity and professional respect.

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