New Delhi: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of serious media reports alleging sexual harassment of women employees at a Tata Consultancy Services BPO unit in Nashik.
According to the reports, an initial inquiry into a complaint about religious practices led to grave allegations. These include claims of sexual harassment, rape, and attempts at forced religious conversion involving certain individuals in supervisory roles.
Taking a serious view of the matter, the Commission has constituted a fact-finding committee under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990. The panel is scheduled to visit the site of the incident on April 18 to conduct a detailed inquiry, the NCW said in a lengthy post on X.
The committee comprises former Bombay High Court judge Justice Sadhna Jadhav, former Haryana DGP B. K. Sinha, Supreme Court advocate Monika Arora, and NCW senior coordinator Lilabati.
The panel has been tasked with carrying out an on-the-spot investigation at the TCS facility and other relevant locations. It will examine the circumstances surrounding the incident and assess the response of authorities. The committee will also interact with victims, police officials, company representatives, and other stakeholders to gather evidence.
It has further been directed to identify any lapses and recommend action against those found responsible. The panel will also suggest measures to prevent such incidents in the future and strengthen workplace safety for women.
The committee will function under the relevant provisions of the NCW Act and has been asked to submit its report within 10 working days. It will present its findings before the Commission upon completion of the inquiry.
“The National Commission for Women remains committed to ensuring a safe and dignified working environment for women and will take all necessary steps based on the findings of the Committee,” it said.
