NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced on Wednesday that it has closed the investigation into a "verbal" complaint of "harassment" made by a woman employee against a male colleague. This decision came as both the "alleged victim and the other party do not wish to pursue the matter any further."
Last week, a woman employee at the AIFF headquarters lodged a "verbal" complaint of "harassment" against a male colleague, although she did not formally press charges.
In its statement, the AIFF stated that its Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), responsible for investigating the alleged harassment case, is unable to proceed with the investigation due to the lack of willingness from both parties involved to pursue the matter further.
"... The ICC would not be in a position to continue the investigation as any complaint and/or further information regarding the alleged incident has been denied by the concerned individuals.
"... In view of the above, the investigation was concluded as withdrawn," the AIFF said in the statement.
Following the complaint lodged by the woman, the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) convened a meeting last Tuesday to address the matter. During the meeting, the woman requested additional time before deciding to proceed further with her complaint.
In January, the AIFF constituted the ICC under the provision of Chapter II (4.1) of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013.
(With PTI inputs)
