The Arunachal Pradesh Right to Public Services Act, 2016
The Arunachal Pradesh Right to Public Services Act, 2016
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This Act establishes a legal framework in Arunachal Pradesh ensuring that eligible citizens receive government services within specified time limits. It applies to all state departments and public authorities who provide services to citizens. The law matters because it creates accountability by defining clear timelines for service delivery and establishing a multi-level appeal system for delays or rejections. If services aren't provided on time, citizens can appeal to the First Appellate Authority and higher levels of appeal. This bridges the gap between citizens' constitutional right to services and their actual delivery by government officials.
- 1. Short title extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Right to obtain public services within stipulated time limit
- 4. Notification of services designated officer and stipulated time limit
- 5. Provided that the stipulated time limit shall start from the date when the application is received by the Designated Officer or a person subordinate to him authorised to receive the application.
- 6. First Appellate Authority
- 7. Second Appellate Authority
- 8. Procedure for appeals
- 9. Penalty
- 10. Compensation
- 11. Power of First Appellate Authority and Second Appellate Authority
- 12. Bar of jurisdiction of Civil Courts
- 13. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 14. Power to make rules
- 15. Power to remove difficulties
- I. List of Services
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