The Madhya Pradesh Rajya Mahila Ayog Adhiniyam, 1995
The Madhya Pradesh Rajya Mahila Ayog Adhiniyam, 1995
This Act establishes the State Commission for Women to protect and promote the rights of women across the state. It regulates the creation, operations, and judicial authority of the commission. The law applies to all women residing in the state, targeting vulnerable groups, laborers, and victims of abuse. This legislation matters because it establishes an independent watchdog with civil court powers to investigate crimes, examine constitutional safeguards, inspect custody homes, and fund litigation. By requiring that the state government consults the commission on policy, this framework ensures a structured, legally backed resource to improve female welfare, safety, and legal standing.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Government may, by notification appoint.
- 3. Constitution of State Commission for Women.
- 4. Secretary of the Commission.
- 5. Members shall be such as may be prescribed.
- 6. Salaries and allowances to be paid out of grants.
- 7. Vacancies, etc. not to invalidate proceedings of Commission.
- 8. Committees.
- 9. Procedure to be regulated by Commission.
- 10. Functions of the Commission.
- 11. Grants by State Government.
- 12. Accounts and audit.
- 13. Annual report.
- 14. Annual report and audit report to be laid.
- 15. Chairperson, Members and Stall of Commission to be public servants.
- 16. State Government to consult Commission.
- 17. Power to make rules.
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