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Under the Act, which of the following is a stated duty of the District Officer?

The District Officer must monitor the timely submission of reports furnished by the Local Committee. The other listed duty is taking measures to engage non-governmental organisations for creating awareness about sexual harassment and women's rights. Inquiry, penalty and appointing Internal Committee heads are not duties stated there.

  1. AConducting inquiry into every complaint made by a woman employee
  2. BImposing penalty on employers who do not constitute an Internal Committee
  3. CMonitoring the timely submission of reports furnished by the Local CommitteeCorrect
  4. DAppointing the Presiding Officer of each Internal Committee

Explanation

Section 20 lists two duties: monitoring timely submission of the Local Committee's reports, and engaging non-governmental organisations for awareness creation. The other options are not duties listed in that section.

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