Section 15 Determination of compensation
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- V · Inquiry into Complaint
For the purpose of determining the sums to be paid to the aggrieved womanDefined in section 2(a): a woman who alleges sexual harassment at a workplace, and in domestic-work settings a woman employed in the dwelling place or house. under clause (ii) of sub-section (3) of section 13, the Internal CommitteeDefined in section 2(h) and constituted under section 4 by the employer. or the Local CommitteeDefined in section 2(i) and constituted under section 6 by the District Officer., as the case may be, shall have regard to--
(a) the mental trauma, pain, suffering and emotional distress caused to the aggrieved womanDefined in section 2(a): a woman who alleges sexual harassment at a workplace, and in domestic-work settings a woman employed in the dwelling place or house.;
(b) the loss in the career opportunity due to the incident of sexual harassmentDefined in section 2(n): includes unwelcome physical contact, requests for sexual favours, sexually coloured remarks, showing pornography, or other unwelcome physical, verbal, or non-verbal conduct of sexual nature.;
(c) medical expenses incurred by the victim for physical or psychiatric treatment;
(d) the income and financial status of the respondentDefined in section 2(m): the person against whom the aggrieved woman has made a complaint under section 9.;
(e) feasibility of such payment in lump sum or in instalments.