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The Goa State Commission for Women Act, 1996

General199624 sections5 chapters

This Act establishes the Goa State Commission for Women to oversee matters concerning women in the state. It applies to the entire state of Goa and empowers the Commission to exercise specific functions and powers related to women's issues. The Commission is composed of a Chairperson, appointed members, and a Member-Secretary, all dedicated to improving the status of women. By providing a dedicated body to address women's concerns, the law ensures that the rights and welfare of women are protected and promoted effectively within the region.

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Chapter I Chapter I →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2Definitions.
  3. 3Application of other Laws not barred.

Chapter II Chapter II →

  1. 4Constitution of the Commission.
  2. 5Term of office and conditions of service of Chairperson and members.
  3. 6Officers and other employees of the Commission.
  4. 7Payment of Honorarium, salaries and other allowances.
  5. 8Vacancies, etc., not to invalidate the proceedings of the Commission.
  6. 9Committees of the Commission.
  7. 10Procedure to be regulated by the Commission.

Chapter III Chapter III →

  1. 11Functions of Commission.
  2. 12Government to consult Commission.
  3. 13Power of the Commission to utilize the services of certain officers and investigating agencies for conducting investigation
  4. 14Statement made by persons to Commission.
  5. 15Registration of registered voluntary organisations and seeking their assistance.
  6. 16Prosecution of act done in good faith.

Chapter IV Chapter IV →

  1. 17Grants by State Government.
  2. 18Accounts and audit.
  3. 19Annual Report.
  4. 20Accounts and other reports and audit report to be laid before State Legislature.

Chapter V Chapter V →

  1. 21The Chairperson, members, etc., to be public servants.
  2. 22Power to make rules.
  3. 23Power to remove difficulty.

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