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Protection to Whistle-blower |
- No unfair treatment will be meted out to a Whistle-blower by virtue of his/her having submitted a Protected Disclosure under this Policy. The CIMA Group as a policy, condemn any kind of discrimination, harassment, victimisation, or any other unfair employment practice adopted against the Whistle-blower.
- If the Whistle-blower could prove that the Whistle-blower have been subjected to retribution, victimisation, or detriment due to this Policy, disciplinary action will be taken against the perpetrator.
- Protection will, therefore, be given to a Whistle-blower against any unfair practice like retaliation, threat or intimidation of termination / suspension of service, disciplinary action, transfer, demotion, refusal of promotion, or the like including any direct or indirect use of authority to obstruct the Whistle-blower’s right to continue to perform his/her duties including making further Protected Disclosure.
- If a Whistle-blower is required to give evidence in criminal or disciplinary proceedings, the CIMA Group will arrange for the Whistle-blower to receive advice about the procedure.
- Any other Employee or Members of the public assisting in the said investigation shall also be protected to the same extent as the Whistle-blower.
- Protection will be accorded by CIMA Group only when the Whistle-blower satisfies all of the following conditions:
- The Protected Disclosure was done in good faith;
- The Whistle-blower has reasonable grounds when reporting a wrongdoing;
- The Whistle-blower reasonably believes that the information or allegations he / she discloses are substantially true;
- The Whistle-blower is not acting for any personal gain; and
- The Whistle-blower has not communicated the disclosure to any other party outside the established reporting channels.
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