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What actions can be taken against the respondent if found guilty under the POSH Act?

In case the Internal Committee or the Local Committee, as the case may be, arrives at a conclusion that the allegations against the accused has been proved, it shall recommend to the employer or the District Officer, as the case may be to take any action including a written apology, warning, reprimand or censure, withholding of promotion, withholding of pay rise or increments, terminating the respondent from service or undergoing a counselling session or carrying out community service as specified under Rule 9 of the POSH Rules.