What is the type of punishment given to the harasser under the Act?
Punishment can be given as prescribed in the service rules of the organization, or in the case when there are no services rules, then:
Disciplinary action can be taken against such an employee. It also includes a written apology for wrong behavior, warning, employment termination, making the employee undergo community service
The salary can be deducted as compensation to the victim for any mental stress, physical pain, treatment or care. If the harasser is unable to pay such compensation, then such compensation can be recovered as arrears of land revenue.