Chapter VIII - Miscellaneous
Section 23: Government monitoring and data
Requires Government monitoring and maintenance of complaint and disposal data.
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Requires Government monitoring and maintenance of complaint and disposal data.
Statutory text
23. Appropriate Government to monitor implementation and maintain data.—The appropriate
Government shall monitor the implementation of this Act and maintain date on the number of cases filed
and disposed of in respect of all cases of sexual harassment at workplace.
Source transcription: India Code consolidated Act PDF. Check the official source for a live matter.
Rule, authority, record and consequence map
| Related Central Rule | Rule 14: Preparation of annual report |
|---|---|
| Primary authority | Appropriate Government |
| Core record | Aggregate Government data register |
| Compliance consequence | Failure weakens statutory monitoring and court-directed implementation. |
Practical example
The department maintains aggregate received-and-disposed data without exposing protected identities.
Finin2min Q&A
What should an employer or committee do first?
Create the record identified above, check the linked Rule and preserve a dated decision trail. Do not replace the statutory process with an informal HR discussion where the Act applies.
What needs jurisdiction-specific checking?
State rules and notifications, District Officer and Local Committee details, service rules, standing orders, appellate forum and any sector regulator requirements.