POSH operational template
Notice to respondent
A controlled starting format for adaptation to the establishment, applicable rules and matter facts.
Use with care: Do not treat this template as legal advice or as a substitute for the Act, Rules, State requirements, service rules or procedural fairness.
STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
Date: [ ]
To: [Respondent]
The Committee encloses a copy of the complaint and supporting material served under Rule 7. Submit your written response, documents and witness names/addresses within ten working days of receipt.
Do not contact or influence the complainant or witnesses about the proceeding, retaliate, destroy evidence or disclose protected information. The process will follow natural justice, and no legal practitioner may represent a party before the Committee under Rule 7.
Receipt date: [ ]
Response deadline: [ ]
Secure filing method: [ ]
Presiding Officer / Chairperson