DCW chief Maliwal hits out at Delhi former chief secretary

NEW DELHI: Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal has hit back at former Delhi chief secretary Omesh Saigal who had alleged that Maliwal misused her office while sending a show-cause notice to a private club where Saigal is a member.

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Saigal on Thursday wrote to the L-G, saying, “Maliwal abused her office, position and judicial power under the DCW Act. Acting contrary to law, she made out a false and frivolous case against me and the MC (management committee of the club) under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.

“She also submitted a false report to the police for registration of FIR against me.”

Maliwal tweeted on Saturday, “Complainant is Ex Chief Secy of Del accused of molestation. His grievance: DCW helped woman register FIR against him.

“Shocking data man accused of molestation is roaming free. Wonder why Delhi Police hasn’t arrested him yet? (sic)”

She also posted, “DCW will continue to help women in distress. File more complaints. Why ACB. Let even CBI enquire. Not scared, will work for cause of women. (sic)”

Delhi Commission for Women in July issued a notice to Panchshila Club after a woman member complained that the club had suspended her and her husband’s membership after she complained against Saigal, who is the club president.

Saigal’s letter said from none of the complaints and representations made by her, the allegation of sexual harassment of any sort or any criminality was made out.