Question

Which of the following statement is false regarding settlement of matter through conciliation under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013?

• A. Settlement may be initiated at the request of the aggrieved woman
• B. Monetary settlement can be made as a basis of conciliation
• C. Monetary settlement cannot be made as a basis of conciliation
• D. Once a settlement is arrived, no further inquiry shall be conducted by the Internal Committee

Hint:

Under the POSH Act, conciliation cannot be based on monetary compensation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Conciliation under POSH Act.
Conciliation can be initiated only at the request of the aggrieved woman before the inquiry begins.
Step 2: Statutory restriction.
The Act clearly prohibits monetary settlement as the basis of conciliation.
Step 3: Effect of settlement.
Once conciliation is arrived at, no further inquiry shall be conducted by the Internal Committee.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Thus, the false statement is (B).