01/06/2026
14๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ฒ 2026 - ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ก๐ญ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ค ๐๐ข๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง๐ข๐ณ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ง๐๐๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ง๐.
For the first time, inspection officers have been officially authorized to conduct PoSH compliance audits across all establishments in the state.
This isn't a warning. It's an enforcement mechanism.
Here's what this means for your organization:
โ๏ธ Authorized officers can now visit your workplace to verify PoSH compliance
โ๏ธ They'll check everything - from IC constitution to annual reports to SHE-Box registration
โ๏ธ Non-compliance can lead to penalties under Section 26 of the PoSH Act
โ๏ธ The inspection checklist is comprehensive - covering 31 critical compliance points
Who can conduct these inspections?
District Officers, MWCD officials, ICDS officers, protection officers, and even anganwadi supervisors have been empowered to inspect establishments.
The inspection covers five key areas:
Part A: PoSH Policy & Internal Committee setup
Part B: Support mechanisms for aggrieved women
Part C: Awareness & training programs
Part D: Employer responsibilities & timelines
Part E: SHE-Box portal registration & reporting
What you need to do right now:
1. Review your IC constitution โ is it complete and compliant?
2. Check if your PoSH policy is updated and displayed
3. Ensure SHE-Box registration is done with accurate details
4. Verify if annual reports have been filed
5. Confirm that awareness sessions are documented
6. Assess if inquiry timelines (90 days) and action timelines (60 days) are being followed
This directive makes one thing clear: PoSH compliance is no longer optional paperwork. It's an enforceable legal requirement with real consequences.
The good news?
Organizations that have invested in building strong PoSH systems - trained ICs, regular awareness programs, proper documentation - have nothing to worry about.
If you're unsure where your organization stands, now is the time to conduct an internal compliance audit before the inspection team arrives.
At Fave Consultancy Services, we help organizations prepare for PoSH compliance inspections through:
โ Complete compliance gap analysis
โ IC setup/reconstitution with trained members
โ SHE-Box registration and annual report filing
โ Employee and IC training programs
โ Documentation support and policy review
Compliance is not about avoiding penalties. It's about creating workplaces where women feel safe, respected, and heard.
If you'd like a free compliance review to understand where your organization stands, DM us. We'll guide you through the checklist and help you stay audit-ready.