This
policy has been created with the objective of providing employees,
customers and vendors an avenue to raise concerns which seem to
go against the company's commitment to the highest possible standards
of ethical, moral and legal business conduct and its commitment
to open communication. This policy seeks to provide necessary safeguards
for protection of employees from reprisals or victimisation, for
whistleblowing in good faith.
The whistleblowing policy is intended to cover
serious concerns that could have a large impact on the company such
as actions (actual or suspected) that:
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May lead to incorrect
financial reporting |
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Are not in line with
applicable company policy |
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May be detrimental to
the image of the group |
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Violate the accepted
values of the group |
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Are unlawful |
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Amount to serious improper
conduct (including any kind of harassment) |
The complainant's
or the whistleblower as he or she is called is not expected to prove
the truth of an allegation, the complainant needs to demonstrate
to the ombudsperson, that there are sufficient grounds for concern.
Certain safeguards have been provided which will prevent harassment
or victimistion of the complainant and could constitute sufficient
grounds for dismissal of the concerned employee.
Every effort
will be made to protect the complainant's identity, subject to legal
constraints. Complainants must put their names to allegations as
follow-up questions and investigation may not be possible unless
the source of the information is identified. Concerns expressed
anonymously WILL NOT BE usually investigated BUT subject to the
seriousness of the issue raised, the ombudsperson can initiate an
investigation independently. Malicious allegations by employees
may result in disciplinary action.
The ombudsperson selected for the Murugappa
Group is Mr. C R Rajan, Director-MDC and he is authorised by the
Statutory Board of the respective companies for the purpose of receiving
all complaints under this policy and ensuring appropriate action.
His contact details are:
Direct line: 044 25306475
Dare House extension: 6475
Mobile No: 99400 45453
Fax: 044 25306868
E-mail: ombudsperson@corp.murugappa.com
Contact address:
Dare House Extension
234, N.S.E Bose Road,
6th Floor,
Chennai - 600 0011
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