Under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, the District Officer (DO) plays a critical compliance and governance role at the district level.
The District Officer is responsible for administrative oversight, monitoring, and statutory compliance under the PoSH Act, including facilitation of Local Committees and receipt of mandatory annual reports.
About the District Officer Directory
The directory below enables users to:
This resource is intended to support lawful compliance, structured reporting, and institutional accountability under the PoSH Act.
The role of the District Officer under the PoSH Act is primarily regulatory and compliance-oriented, and includes:
Exercising administrative jurisdiction for PoSH implementation at the district level
Receiving annual PoSH reports from employers and Local Committees
Monitoring compliance with PoSH Act requirements within the district
Supporting the constitution and functioning of Local Committees (LCs)
Facilitating awareness and implementation measures as required by the Act
Organizations may need to formally engage with the District Officer for purposes such as:
Submission of annual PoSH reports as mandated under the Act
Clarifications related to district-level PoSH compliance requirements
Matters concerning Local Committee jurisdiction or coordination
Administrative or reporting obligations arising under state or district notifications
Employers are expected to maintain proper records, reports, and compliance documentation when interacting with the District Officer’s office.
About this District Officer Directory
This directory is curated as part of NoMeansNo’s work in strengthening PoSH governance, compliance awareness, and institutional capacity-building across India. Information is compiled from publicly available administrative sources and is periodically reviewed to support accuracy and relevance.
Disclaimer:
This directory is provided for reference and compliance-support purposes only. While reasonable efforts are made to keep information updated, users are advised to verify details with the concerned district administration. NoMeansNo does not function as a regulatory authority or complaint adjudication body.
