Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd
Code of Conduct
Values & Code of Conduct
MEGHA ENGINEERING AND INFRASTRUCTURES LIMITED (MEIL) (the “Company”)
is committed to conduct its business with integrity, belief in teamwork, respect for emerging
ideas and passion for learning and innovation. We expect all of our directors and employees
(“employees”), our subsidiaries, and our partners, including suppliers, subcontractors, agents,
and joint venture partners (“partners”) to conduct themselves in accordance with the ethical
standards of conduct we hold ourselves to.
The Code of Conduct contains the policies that relate to the legal and ethical standards of
conduct that we expect our employees and partners to comply with while carrying out their
duties and responsibilities on behalf of the Company. Compliance with these principles is a
condition of employment or engagement with the Company.
Reporting of Illegal or Unethical Behaviour
Employees should promote ethical Behaviour and encourage other employees to talk to
supervisors, managers or other appropriate personnel when in doubt about the best course of
action in a particular situation. We require that any incidence of misconduct, conflict of interest,
or illegal activity be reported to Ombudsman (Refer Whistle Blower Policy Document
MPD_06_2018-19). All issues reported are confidential and will be treated seriously and
discreetly. Employees may report anonymously should that be their preference. The Company
will not allow retaliation for reports made in good faith.
a) Business Integrity
The Company conducts its business free from corruption or fraud and expects the same
from its employees and partners. The Company and its employees do not receive or offer
tangible or intangible gifts, considerations or favor in any form (Refer Anti-Corruption
Policy Document MPD_04_2018-19).
b) Conflicts of Interest
All employees should avoid conflicts of interest between themselves and the Company.
Employees are prohibited from (a) taking for themselves personally opportunities that are
discovered through the use of company property, information or position, (b) using
company property, information or position for personal gain, and (c) competing with the
Company.
c) Confidential Information
Employees should maintain the confidentiality of information entrusted to them by the
Company or its customers, except when disclosure is authorized or legally mandated.
“Confidential information” includes all non-public information that might be of use to
competitors, or harmful to the Company or its customers, if disclosed.
d) Compliance with Laws, Rules and Regulations
Employees should comply with the laws, rules and regulations applicable to the Company.
Failure to comply with these requirements may be a criminal offence. Employees should
comply with these requirements and questions regarding compliance should be referred to
appropriate personnel or outside agency as necessary.
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e) Protection and Proper Use of Company Assets
Employees should protect the Company’s assets and ensure their efficient use. Theft,
carelessness and waste have a direct impact on the Company’s profitability. All Company
assets should be used for legitimate business purposes.
f) Relationships with Other Parties
Employees should endeavor to deal fairly with the Company’s customers, suppliers,
competitors and employees. None should take advantage of anyone through manipulation,
concealment, abuse of privileged information, misrepresentation of material facts, or any
other unfair-dealing practice. Added
g) Respect for Individuals
Employees are expected to treat all individuals with respect, tolerance, dignity and without
prejudice to create a mutually respectful and positive working environment. The Company
will not tolerate any form of harassment and discretion.
h) Harassment at workplace
The Company is committed to provide a work environment that is free of inappropriate
behavior of all kinds and harassment on account of age, physical disability, marital status,
race, religion, caste, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity. Employees are responsible
for supporting the Company in its endeavor to protect others from any form of such
harassments and where employee is treated with dignity and respect.
i) Accountability
Employees are each held accountable for Code of Conduct compliance with regard to
issues within his or her control. Sanctions for a breach of this Code of Conduct shall be
determined by the Board or the appropriate officer as designated by the Board. Sanctions
may include serious disciplinary action, suspension from office or dismissal, or other
remedies all to the extent permitted by law and as deemed appropriate under the
circumstances.
j) Accurate Record Keeping and Reporting
Employees should accurately reflect the transactions of the Company in its books, records,
accounts and reports and should maintain an adequate system of internal controls and
disclosure controls to promote compliance with the laws, rules and regulations applicable
to the Company.
k) Dress Code
Since each of us is a representative of the Company, we must pay attention to personal
grooming and adhere to Formal Dress Code. Employees are expected for proper hygiene
and to dress neatly and in a manner consistent with the nature of work performed.
l) Protecting the Environment
The Company is committed to being an environmental steward by implementing the best
technology available where applicable to minimize its environmental footprint and
promote sustainable business best practices.
m) Health and Safety
Each employee must take responsibility to become aware of the hazards associated with
their workplace and tasks they are to perform. Each employee is responsible to complying
with applicable safety requirements, wearing prescribed safety equipment, and preventing
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avoidable accidents. Each employee has a duty to report workplace conditions or practices
that pose a safety hazard or threaten the environment and to take reasonable actions to
alleviate such risks.
n) Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Employees are strictly prohibited from the use or possession of alcohol, illegal drugs, and
other controlled substances in the workplace and being under the influence of these
substances on the job and during working hours.
There may be company-sponsored events where management approves the serving of
alcoholic beverages at the communicated venues outside workplace premises. In these
events, all appropriate liquor laws must be followed, including laws regarding the
prohibition of serving of alcohol to those under the legally permissible age. However,
under in such events, excessive drinking, intoxication and misbehavior at these events is
prohibited and will be dealt with severely.
o) Community Involvement
The Company strives to cultivate a local identity in each of its host communities by
employing local talent and setting good corporate citizenship standards, all while
respecting local sensitivities.
The Company will regularly contribute to the economic and social development its
communities, and expects all employees to promote human rights and respectful
community involvement in the states/various locations in which MEGHA
ENGINEERING AND INFRASTRUCTURES LIMITED (MEIL) operates.
The Company reserves the right to amend or change the Code of Conduct or any service
at any time without notice. We encourage you to review these guidelines periodically to
ensure you are in compliance.
Declaration : Personal Commitment to MEIL Values & Code of Conduct
I acknowledge that I have read MEIL Values & Code of Conduct and understand my
obligations as an employee. I undertake to uphold the Organizational Norms that are set forth
in the Code of Conduct (including any amendments in the future).
Emp. Id Name
Department Designation
Signature: Date
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