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ACT I OF 2016 ACT I OF 2016 BALOCHISTAN PROTECTION AGAINST HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT THE WORKPLACE ACT, 2016 An Act to provide for the protection of women against harassment at the workplace [Gazette of Balochistan Extraordinary, 22nd January, 2016] No.PAB/Legis:V(07)/2015/5863, dated 22.1.2016.---The Balochistan Protection Against Harassment of Women At Work Place Bill, 2015 (Bill No 07 of 2015) having been passed by the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan on 16th January 2016, and assented by the Governor, Balochistan on 21st January 2016, is hereby Published as an Act of the Balochistan Provincial Assembly. Preamble.---WHEREAS, the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan recognizes the fundamental rights of every citizens of Pakistan to dignity of person, it is expedient to provide for the Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace and the matters connected therewith or ancillary thereto; It is hereby enacted as follows:- 5. Powers of Inquiry Committee.---(1) The Inquiry Committee shall have power to (a) summon and enforce attendance of any person and examine him on oath; (b) require the discovery and production of any document; (c) receive evidence on affidavits; and (d) record evidence. (2) The Inquiry Committee shall have the power to inquire into the matters of harassment under the Act, to get the complainant or the accused medically examined by an authorized doctor, if necessary, and may recommend appropriate penalty against the accused within the meaning of subsection (4) of section 4. (3) The Inquiry Committee may recommend to Ombudsperson for appropriate action against the complainant if allegations leveled against the accused found to be false and made with mala fide intentions. (4) The Inquiry Committee can instruct to treat the proceedings confidential.