Internal Committee for Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH)
Lala Hansraj Phutela College of Law, Sirsa
In compliance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act), the Internal Committee (IC) for Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Lala Hansraj Phutela College of Law, Sirsa, has been reconstituted with effect from 31.08.2026 to provide a safe, secure and respectful working and learning environment for all employees and students.
Composition of the Internal Complaints Committee
1. Presiding Officer (Chairperson)
Dr. Mamta Devi
Assistant Professor
Mobile: 9034577624
Email: [email protected]
2. Internal Members
(i) Mrs. Anuradha
Assistant Professor
Email: [email protected]
(ii) Ms. Paramjeet Kaur
Assistant Professor
Mobile: 9416381954
Email: [email protected]
3. External Member
Adv. Simpal Rani
Panel Advocate, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA)
Mobile / WhatsApp: 9468430830
Email: [email protected]
Qualifications and Experience: LL.B., LL.M., M.A.; Panel Advocate in DLSA and currently serving member of NCW.
IC Capacity Building Programme Attended: Yes.
Functions and Responsibilities
The Internal Committee shall function in accordance with the provisions and guidelines of the POSH Act, 2013, and shall be empowered to:
- Receive complaints relating to sexual harassment at the workplace.
- Conduct inquiries into complaints in accordance with the prescribed procedure.
- Recommend appropriate action in cases of sexual harassment.
- Maintain confidentiality throughout the complaint-handling and inquiry process.
- Provide a safe and supportive environment for complainants.
- Undertake awareness and sensitisation activities for students, faculty members and other stakeholders.
Complaint Redressal
Any person covered under the applicable provisions of the POSH Act, 2013, may approach the Internal Committee for redressal of complaints relating to sexual harassment. All complaints shall be handled with due confidentiality and in accordance with the applicable legal provisions.
Annual Reporting
The Annual Report for the year 2026 shall be submitted to the District Programme Officer (DPO), Sirsa, by 31st January 2027, as specified in the constitution order.
Effective Date of Reconstitution: 31.08.2026
Presiding Officer: Dr. Mamta Devi
Contact: 9034577624
Email: [email protected]