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The Kerala State Commission for Minorities Act, 2014

General201423 sections5 chapters

This Act establishes the Kerala State Commission for Minorities to safeguard the rights and promote the welfare of minority communities in the state of Kerala. It regulates the constitution, civil court powers, and official functions of the commission, which monitors minority development, investigates complaints of discrimination, and advises the state government on educational and economic policies. The law applies directly to recognized minority groups residing in Kerala. It matters because it ensures these communities have a formal, legal state body to address their grievances, protect their constitutional safeguards, and promote their social empowerment and fair representation in public employment.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title and commencement.
  2. 2Definitions.

Chapter II CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMISSION →

  1. 3Constitution of the Kerala State Commission for Minorities.
  2. 4Term of office and conditions of service of Chairperson and Members.
  3. 5Officers and other employees of the Commission.
  4. 6Salary, allowances and administrative expenses to be paid out of grants.
  5. 7Vacancies etc., not to invalidate proceedings of the Commission.
  6. 8Procedure to be regulated by the Commission.

Chapter III POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMISSION →

  1. 9Functions of the Commission.
  2. 10Supervision of issuing Minority Community Certificate.
  3. 11Laying of Report.
  4. 12Powers of the Commission.
  5. 13Statements given by individuals to the Commission.
  6. 14Individuals likely to be affected prejudicially to be heard.

Chapter IV FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT →

  1. 15Grants by the Government.
  2. 16Accounts and Audit.
  3. 17Audit report to be laid before the Legislature.
  4. 18Annual Report.

Chapter V MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 19Chairperson, Members and employees of the Commission to be public servants
  2. 20Power to make rules.
  3. 21Power to remove difficulties.
  4. 22Repeal and saving.

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