A draft vigil mechanism and whistleblower policy covering who can report, how, what happens next and protection from retaliation.
Effective date: ___ | Approved by the Board / Audit Committee on: ___ | Owner: ___
Draft for adaptation. Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and related rules require certain classes of company to establish a vigil mechanism, and SEBI rules add requirements for listed companies. Check which apply to your company before adopting this draft, and have it reviewed by your advisers.
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