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Strict Compliance: CSIR Guidelines on Tenure of POSH Internal Committees

Strict Compliance: CSIR Guidelines on Tenure of POSH Internal Committees

The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has issued an important circular dated July 3, 2026, directing all its laboratories and institutes to strictly comply with the tenure guidelines for Internal Committees under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. This notification serves as an essential update for Central Government Employees regarding workplace administration and committee regulations.

Key Highlights of the Circular

Issuing Authority: Joint Secretary (Admn.), CSIR
Date of Issue: 03/07/2026
File Number: 17-02(Reports)/2023-HR-III
Applicability: All Directors and Heads of CSIR Labs/Institutes/Units

Detailed Summary

Section 4(3) of the POSH Act, 2013 clearly mandates that the Presiding Officer and every member of the Internal Committee can hold their office for a maximum period of three years from the date of their nomination. However, the CSIR administration noted that certain institutes have allowed committee members to continue functioning beyond this mandated three-year tenure. The circular firmly states that this administrative non-compliance has been viewed very seriously by the authorities.

Important Action Points

  • Directors must immediately review the current status of their respective Internal Committees (IC).
  • If the tenure of the entire committee or any individual member has expired, strict and immediate action must be taken to reconstitute it.
  • The reconstitution of the committee must align strictly with the rules and provisions outlined in the POSH Act, 2013.

Conclusion

For all CSIR units and Central Government departments, it is vital to regularly monitor the tenure of internal committee members to ensure proper regulatory compliance with the POSH Act, 2013. Timely reconstitution avoids administrative lapses, protects employee rights, and ensures a legally compliant and safe working environment.

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