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POSH Act Resources for Kerala Employers

Everything a Kerala employer needs in one place — a free POSH compliance self-check tool, complete contact details for POSH District Officers, WCD Nodal Officers, and Local Committee Chairpersons across all 14 Kerala districts. Maintained by FIO Foundation — Kerala's exclusive NGO for the POSH Act. SHe-Box / WCD Empanelled.

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Free POSH Compliance Self-Check Tool

Check your organisation's compliance with the POSH Act, 2013 across all 6 mandatory areas. Tick each item your organisation has completed. Your compliance score updates in real time.

Compliance Score0%
0 of 19 items completed

Internal Committee

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Section 4(1), POSH Act 2013

Notice Board

0/3
Section 19(b), POSH Act 2013

Training

0/2
Section 19(c), POSH Act 2013

Policy

0/2
Section 19, POSH Act 2013

Annual Report

0/2
Section 21 and 22, POSH Act 2013

Portal Registration

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Section 23, POSH Act 2013 and WCD Kerala Direction

For self-assessment purposes only. Does not constitute a formal compliance audit. Based on POSH Act, 2013 and Rules.

POSH Act Authorities in Kerala — All 14 Districts

Three categories of authorities are relevant under the POSH Act in Kerala. The District Officer (District Collector) receives the IC Annual Report under Section 21 and acts on non-compliance complaints. The District WCD Nodal Officer monitors POSH implementation. The Local Committee handles complaints from organisations with fewer than 10 employees.

District Officers (District Collectors)

Section 5 and Section 21, POSH Act 2013

Submit your IC Annual Report here. File non-compliance complaints here. Deadline: typically 31 January each year.

DistrictDesignationEmail
AlappuzhaDistrict Collector, Alappuzhadcalpy04@gmail.com
Ernakulam (Kochi)District Collector, Ernakulamdcekm.ker@nic.in
IdukkiDistrict Collector, Idukkidcidk.ker@nic.in
KannurDistrict Collector, Kannurdcknr.ker@nic.in
KasaragodDistrict Collector, Kasaragoddckas.ker@nic.in
KollamDistrict Collector, Kollamdcklm.ker@nic.in
KottayamDistrict Collector, Kottayamdcktm.ker@nic.in
KozhikodeDistrict Collector, Kozhikodedckzkker@nic.in
MalappuramDistrict Collector, Malappuramdcm.ker@nic.in
PalakkadDistrict Collector, Palakkadpkd-colt.msg@kerala.gov.in
PathanamthittaDistrict Collector, Pathanamthittadcpta.ker@nic.in
ThiruvananthapuramDistrict Collector, Thiruvananthapuramdctvm.ker@nic.in
ThrissurDistrict Collector, Thrissurtsrcoll.ker@nic.in
WayanadDistrict Collector, Wayanaddcwayanad@gmail.com

District WCD Nodal Officers

POSH Monitoring Authority · SHe-Box
DistrictDesignationEmail
AlappuzhaDistrict WCD Officer, Alappuzhadwcdoalpy@gmail.com
Ernakulam (Kochi)District WCD Officer, Ernakulamdwcdekm@gmail.com
IdukkiDistrict WCD Department, Idukkiwcdoidukki@gmail.com
KannurDistrict WCD Officer, Kannurwcdkannur@gmail.com
KasaragodDistrict WCD Officer, Kasaragodharigreenmansion@gmail.com
KollamDistrict WCD Office, Kollambijiajayakumar@gmail.com
KottayamDistrict WCD Project Officer, Kottayamdwcdokottayam@gmail.com
KozhikodeDistrict WCD Officer, Kozhikodedwcdokkd@gmail.com
MalappuramDistrict WCD Officer, Malappuramdwcdompm@gmail.com
PalakkadDistrict WCD Officer, Palakkaddwcdopalakkad@gmail.com
PathanamthittaDistrict WCD Officer, Pathanamthittawcdpta@gmail.com
ThiruvananthapuramDistrict WCD Officer, Thiruvananthapuramdno-thiruvananthapuram@gmail.com
ThrissurDistrict WCD Officer, Thrissurdwcdotsr@gmail.com
WayanadDistrict WCD Officer, Wayanadwcdwyd@gmail.com

WCD Kerala central: posh.wcd@kerala.gov.in · POSH Portal: posh.wcd.kerala.gov.in

Local Committee (LC) Chairpersons

Section 6, POSH Act 2013

For organisations with fewer than 10 employees or for complaints against the employer directly.

DistrictLC ChairpersonEmailOffice Address
AlappuzhaAdv. Seema Raveendranadvseemasibi76@gmail.comCivil Station, Alappuzha
Ernakulam (Kochi)Beena Sebastianculturalacademy@gmail.comCivil Station, Kakkanad, Ernakulam 682030
IdukkiLissy Josewcdoidukki@gmail.comCollectorate, Kuyilimala, Idukki 685603
KannurGirija C Tgirija123@gmail.comCivil Station, Kannur 670002
KasaragodAdv. Annamma John Blillyannav59@gmail.comCivil Station, Vidyanagar, Kasaragod 671123
KollamDr. Deviraj Sdevirpillai14@gmail.comCollectorate, Kollam
KottayamAdv. Raji P Joyadvocaterajipjoy@gmail.comDistrict Collectorate, Kottayam
KozhikodeAjitha Kanweshicalicut@gmail.comCivil Station, Kozhikode 673020
MalappuramP K Sainabapkzedavanna@gmail.comCivil Station Block B2, Malappuram 676505
PalakkadIndira Tindiraofficial60@gmail.comCivil Station, Palakkad 678001
PathanamthittaSusamma Mathewsusantekoz@gmail.comCollectorate, Chittoor, Pathanamthitta 689645
ThiruvananthapuramAdv. Sreeja Sasidharanadvsreejasasidharan@gmail.comDistrict WCD Office, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram 695012
ThrissurSmt. Girija Kumari T Rgirijathadiyil@gmail.comCivil Station, Ayyanthole, Thrissur 680003
WayanadLeelama Vargheseleelamavarghese012@gmail.comCivil Station, Kalpetta, Wayanad

Officer details sourced from SHe-Box portal, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India. Subject to change due to transfers. Verify with District Collectorate before official submissions. Last updated: June 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

To whom should I send the POSH Annual Report in Kerala?+

The IC Annual Report under Section 21 of the POSH Act must be submitted to the employer and the District Collector of the district where your organisation operates. The District Collector is designated as the District Officer under Section 5 of the POSH Act. Contact details for all 14 districts are in the directory above.

What is the POSH Annual Report deadline in Kerala?+

The typical deadline is 31 January for the preceding calendar year. Confirm the specific deadline with your District Collectorate. Online submission is also available through the Kerala POSH Portal at posh.wcd.kerala.gov.in.

My organisation has fewer than 10 employees. Where do I file a POSH complaint?+

Organisations with fewer than 10 employees do not form an IC. Women employees may file complaints with the Local Committee of their district. LC Chairperson contact details for all 14 Kerala districts are in Section 3 of the directory above.

What is the difference between the District Officer and the WCD Nodal Officer under the POSH Act?+

The District Officer (District Collector) is designated under Section 5 of the POSH Act — responsible for receiving Annual Reports, constituting Local Committees, and acting on non-compliance complaints. The District WCD Nodal Officer monitors POSH implementation and is the SHe-Box district nodal contact.

Can I file a POSH complaint online in Kerala?+

Yes. Use the SHe-Box portal at shebox.wcd.gov.in — the Central Government complaint platform. Complaints are routed to the appropriate IC or Local Committee. You may also email WCD Kerala at posh.wcd@kerala.gov.in.

What is the penalty for POSH non-compliance in Kerala?+

Under Section 26 of the POSH Act, the first offence carries a fine of up to Rs 50,000. Repeat violations attract double the penalty and possible cancellation of business registration, licence, or government approvals.

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