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THE SCHEDULED TRIBES ACT, 2002

The Karnataka State Commission for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Act, 2002

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This Act establishes the Karnataka State Commission for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes to safeguard the rights and welfare of marginalized communities in the state. The Commission, headed by a Chairperson and comprising members with expertise in these areas, investigates complaints of discrimination and advises the state government on policies. It plays a crucial role in monitoring the implementation of laws related to social justice and ensuring that the interests of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are protected through regular oversight and recommendations.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title and commencement
  3. 2. Definitions.- In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-
  4. 3. Constitution of the Commission for the Scheduled Castes and the
  5. 4. Term of Office and Conditions of service of the Chairperson and
  6. 5. Staff of the Commission
  7. 6. Section 11.
  8. 7. Commission.
  9. 8. Functions of the Commission
  10. 9. Laying of Report
  11. 10. Powers of Commission
  12. 11. Grants by the State Government
  13. 12. Accounts and Audit
  14. 13. Chairperson, Members and employees of the Commission to be public servants
  15. 14. Power to make rules
  16. 15. Power to remove difficulties
  17. 16. Repeal and savings

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