POSH Act Awareness Session

The Department of Computer Applications, Chandigarh College of Technology (CCT), Landran successfully organized an Awareness Session on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act with the objective of fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive academic and professional environment. The session aimed to sensitize faculty members of CGC Landran about the legal framework, rights, responsibilities, and redressal mechanisms under the POSH Act.

The session was graced by Ms. Surabhi Prashar, Hon’ble Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), SAS Nagar, who delivered an insightful and impactful address. She elaborated on the evolution and objectives of the POSH Act, emphasizing its core principles of prevention, prohibition, and redressal of sexual harassment. The Hon’ble CJM provided a detailed explanation of the constitution, roles, and responsibilities of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), along with procedures for filing complaints, inquiry processes, confidentiality norms, prescribed timelines, and consequences of non-compliance.

The institution was further honored by the presence of Advocate Aarti Sharma, Panel Advocate, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), SAS Nagar. She enriched the session by sharing practical insights into the procedural and legal aspects of handling POSH-related cases, thereby strengthening participants’ understanding of compliance and implementation.

The session witnessed active participation and meaningful interaction from faculty members, reflecting keen engagement and awareness. The program concluded with the felicitation of the distinguished guests by Campus Director Dr. Rajdeep Singh, Director Student Welfare Dr. Gagandeep Bhullar, and Director Principal Dr. Palki Sahib Kaur.

Overall, the POSH Act Awareness Session marked a significant step towards enhancing legal awareness, gender sensitivity, and institutional accountability, reaffirming CGC Landran’s commitment to maintaining a safe, dignified, and inclusive campus environment.