The Delhi Commission for Women Act, 1994
The Delhi Commission for Women Act, 1994
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This Act establishes the Delhi Commission for Women to safeguard the interests and promote the welfare of women in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. It empowers the Commission to investigate complaints of discrimination and mistreatment, recommend remedial measures, and oversee the implementation of laws protecting women. The body is composed of a Chairperson and members with expertise in social welfare, ensuring a dedicated focus on gender issues. By providing a formal platform for advocacy and redressal, the Act plays a crucial role in enforcing gender equality and supporting women's rights at the local government level.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 3. Constitution of the Delhi Commission for Women
- 4. Term of office and conditions of service of Chairperson and Members
- 6. Salaries and allowances to be paid out of grants
- 7. Vacancies, etc. not to invalidate proceedings of the Commission
- 9. Procedure to be regulated by the commission
- 10. Function of the Commission
- 11. Grants by the government
- 12. Accounts and audit
- 13. Annual Report
- 14. Annual report and audit report to be laid before the Legislative Assembly
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