The State Commission for the Scheduled Castes Act, 2018
The State Commission for the Scheduled Castes Act, 2018
This Act establishes a State Commission for Scheduled Castes in Jharkhand to protect the rights and welfare of Scheduled Caste communities within the state. The Commission is responsible for investigating how existing laws and government orders are working to support these communities, examining specific complaints regarding the deprivation of their rights, and advising the government on socio-economic development plans. By providing a dedicated body to monitor safeguards and address grievances, the Act ensures that the constitutional protections for Scheduled Castes are effectively implemented and that their interests are prioritized in state planning and administration.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. 1. Short title and commencement.
- 2. 2. Definitions.
- 3. 3. Constitution of the Commission for the Scheduled Castes.
- 4. 4. Term of Office and Conditions of service of the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Members.
- 6. 6. Vacancies etc., not to invalidate proceedings of the Commission.
- 7. 7. Procedure to be regulated by the Commission.
- 8. 8. Functions of the Commision.
- 9. 9. Laying of Report.
- 10. 10. Powers of Commission.
- 11. 11. Grants by the State Government.
- 12. 12. Accounts and Audit.
- 13. Chairman, Vice Chairman, Members and employees of the Commission to be public servants.
- 14. Power to make rules.
- 15. Power to remove difficulties.
- 16. 16. Overriding effect of the Act:
- 17. 17. Repeal and Savings
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