POSH Rules, 2013 ยท G.S.R. 769(E)
Rule 7: Manner of inquiry into complaint
This is the central procedural backbone: copies, service, reply time, natural justice, absence protocol, no legal practitioners and minimum quorum.
Rule text
7. Manner of inquiry into complaint. - (1) Subject to section 11, the complainant shall submit six copies of the complaint with supporting documents and names and addresses of witnesses.
(2) The Complaints Committee shall send a copy to the respondent within seven working days.
(3) The respondent shall file a reply with documents and witness details within ten working days of receipt.
(4) The inquiry shall follow the principles of natural justice.
(5) The Committee may terminate proceedings or proceed ex parte after three consecutive absences without sufficient cause, but only after fifteen days' advance written notice.
(6) Parties shall not bring a legal practitioner to represent them before the Committee.
(7) At least three Committee members, including the Presiding Officer or Chairperson, must be present.
Transcribed from the Ministry of Women and Child Development Gazette PDF. For live reliance, open the official PDF in the source register.
Finin2min explanation
This is the central procedural backbone: copies, service, reply time, natural justice, absence protocol, no legal practitioners and minimum quorum.
Implementation control
Assign an owner, preserve the evidence required by this Rule, record deadlines and check whether State rules or applicable service rules add a requirement.