Date: 2023-01-30Category: DGS OrderState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Constitution of Complaint Committee regarding Sexual Harassment on women seafarer at workplace under section.4 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention Prohibition and Redress Act 2013)
**Executive Summary**
DGS Order No. 03 of 2023, issued on January 30, 2023, by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Mumbai, constitutes a Complaint Committee to address sexual harassment complaints from women seafarers, as mandated by Section 4 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redress Act 2013). The committee is formed with immediate effect and will remain active until further notice or up to one year. The committee will deliberate on complaints received through the "Grievance Report for Women seafarer" portal on the DGS's e-Governance module.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Committee Constitution:**
* A Complaint Committee is constituted for women seafarers regarding sexual harassment at the workplace.
* The committee is formed as per Section 4 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redress Act 2013).
* The committee is in effect immediately, lasting until further orders or up to one year, whichever is earlier.
* **Committee Members:**
* The committee consists of a Chairperson, six Members, and a Convenor, all of whom are listed with their designations and contact information.
* Ms. H. K. Joshi is the Chairperson.
* Capt. Radhika Menon, Ms. Sonali Banerjee, Ms. Sandhya Pillai, Ms. Mridu Murchhana Sharma, Ms. Sanjam Gupta, and Capt. Sankalp Shukla are Members.
* Shri Ashish Sinha is the Convenor.
* **Complaint Handling:**
* The Complaint Committee will deliberate on complaints received through the "Grievance Report for Women seafarer" portal on the Director General of Shipping's e-Governance module.
* **Approval:**
* The order is issued with the approval of the Director General of Shipping and Additional Secretary to the Govt. of India.
**Impact Analysis**
**Women Seafarers**
* **Impact**: This order provides a structured mechanism for women seafarers to report and address instances of sexual harassment at the workplace.
* **Action Required**: Be aware of the existence of the Complaint Committee and how to access it through the designated portal.
**Complaint Committee Members**
* **Impact**: Committee members are responsible for reviewing and addressing grievances reported by women seafarers.
* **Action Required**: Prepare to deliberate on complaints received through the "Grievance Report for Women seafarer" portal on the Director General of Shipping's e-Governance module.
**Directorate General of Shipping (DGS)**
* **Impact**: The DGS is responsible for implementing and overseeing the functioning of the Complaint Committee.
* **Action Required**: Facilitate the committee's work, provide resources and ensure compliance with the order.
Key Entities Referenced
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redress Act 2013): Law under which the Complaint Committee is constituted to address sexual harassment of women seafarers.
Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai: The issuer of the order and the department responsible for constituting the Complaint Committee.
Complaint Committee: Committee constituted to address complaints of sexual harassment of women seafarers at the workplace.
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