I faced sexual harassment at my workplace in Allahabad — how do I file a complaint?

Detailed Legal Analysis

Sexual harassment complaints are filed under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 with the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) at your workplace in Allahabad. If the complaint is against the employer, file with the Local Complaints Committee (LCC) at the district level.

The complaint must be filed within three months, extendable by three months. Appeals lie before the Allahabad High Court against orders of the committee.

Employers in Uttar Pradesh must also comply with Uttar Pradesh Rent Control Act 1972 governing the Uttar Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act for workplace conditions. Confidentiality must be maintained throughout the inquiry.