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HE HARYANA STATE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN ACT, 2012. ~~

The Haryana State Commission for Women Act, 2012

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This Act establishes the Haryana State Commission for Women to safeguard the rights and interests of female citizens across the state. It empowers the Commission to investigate complaints of discrimination or harassment, promote welfare programs, and advise the government on policies related to women's development. The body is composed of women leaders and officials who work to ensure gender equality and social justice. By providing a dedicated platform for addressing women's grievances, the legislation aims to create a safer and more supportive environment for women in Haryana.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Constitution of State Commission for Women
  4. 4. Term of office and conditions of service of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Members
  5. 5. Officers and other employees of the Commission
  6. 6. Salaries and allowances to be paid out of grants/budgetary support
  7. 7. Vacancies etc., not to be invalidate proceedings of the Commission
  8. 8. Committees of the Commission
  9. 9. Procedure to be regulated by the Commission
  10. 10. Functions of the Commission
  11. 11. Grants/Budgetary support by the Government
  12. 12. Accounts and audit
  13. 13. Annual report
  14. 14. Annual report and audit report to be laid before legislature
  15. 15. Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Members and staff of the Commission to be public servants
  16. 16. Government to consult Commission
  17. 17. Protection of action taken in good faith
  18. 18. Power to make rules
  19. 19. Savings

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