Maharashtra

Notification regarding the Empanelment of Officers for Inspection of Workplaces under POSH Act, 2013

Maharashtra published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: maharashtra-notification-regarding-the-empanelment-of-officers-for-inspection-of-workplaces-under-posh-act-2013) on 2026-05-18. The purpose of this notification is to designate authorized officers to conduct inspections and ensure that workplaces in Maharashtra are complying with the provisions of the POSH Act, 2013.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID maharashtra-notification-regarding-the-empanelment-of-officers-for-inspection-of-workplaces-under-posh-act-2013
Statutory Compliance Summary

Action Required

Employers in Maharashtra must cooperate with the empaneled officers during inspections and ensure that their workplaces are compliant with the POSH Act, 2013. They must also maintain necessary records and provide required information to the inspecting officers.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
All

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • POSH Act, 2013

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers in Maharashtra must cooperate with the empaneled officers during inspections and ensure that their workplaces are compliant with the POSH Act, 2013. They must also maintain necessary records and provide required information to the inspecting officers.

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to designate authorized officers to conduct inspections and ensure that workplaces in Maharashtra are complying with the provisions of the POSH Act, 2013.

Summary

The Maharashtra government has issued a notification regarding the empanelment of officers for inspection of workplaces under the POSH Act, 2013, aiming to ensure compliance with the Act's provisions. This move is expected to strengthen the enforcement of the law and promote a safe working environment for employees in the state.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (maharashtra-notification-regarding-the-empanelment-of-officers-for-inspection-of-workplaces-under-posh-act-2013)?
Maharashtra issued this notification, published on 2026-05-18.
What is Gazette Notification maharashtra-notification-regarding-the-empanelment-of-officers-for-inspection-of-workplaces-under-posh-act-2013 about?
The purpose of this notification is to designate authorized officers to conduct inspections and ensure that workplaces in Maharashtra are complying with the provisions of the POSH Act, 2013.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official notification is published by the respective State Government and is linked directly from this page for your reference and download.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification maharashtra-notification-regarding-the-empanelment-of-officers-for-inspection-of-workplaces-under-posh-act-2013?
Employers in Maharashtra must cooperate with the empaneled officers during inspections and ensure that their workplaces are compliant with the POSH Act, 2013. They must also maintain necessary records and provide required information to the inspecting officers. No specific compliance deadline is specified in this notification.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification maharashtra-notification-regarding-the-empanelment-of-officers-for-inspection-of-workplaces-under-posh-act-2013?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer across the All sector(s).