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The Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Scheduled Castes Act, 2019

The Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Scheduled Castes Act, 2019

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The Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Scheduled Castes Act, 2019 establishes a dedicated state body to protect and promote the rights of Scheduled Castes in Andhra Pradesh. It outlines the constitution, service terms, and civil court powers of the Commission to investigate atrocities, rights violations, and discriminatory practices. Applying statewide, the Act requires the government to consult the Commission on major policy matters affecting Scheduled Castes. This law is essential because it ensures dedicated statutory oversight, quick grievance redressal, and targeted social safeguards for marginalized communities, reinforcing equal justice.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Constitution of the Commission
  4. 4. Term of office and conditions of service of Chairperson and Members
  5. 5. Officers and other employees of the Commission
  6. 6. Salaries and allowances to be paid to the Chairperson and Members
  7. 7. Vacancies etc., not to invalidate proceedings of the Commission
  8. 8. No act or proceeding of the Commission shall be questioned or shall be invalid merely on the ground of the existence of any vacancy or defect in the constitution of the Commission.
  9. 9. Functions of the Commission
  10. 10. Commission to have powers of civil court
  11. 11. Statements made by persons to the Commission
  12. 12. Protection of action taken in good faith
  13. 13. Chairperson, Members and staff of the Commission to be public servants
  14. 14. The Chairperson, Members, officers and other employees of the Commission shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
  15. 15. The Government shall consult the Commission on all major policy matters affecting Scheduled Castes.
  16. 16. Annual Report and Audit Report to be laid before the State Legislature
  17. 17. The State Government shall cause the annual report and the audit report of the Commission to be laid as soon as may be after they are received, before the State Legislature.
  18. 18. Power to remove difficulties
  19. 19. Power to repeal and savings

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