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The Kerala State Commission for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Act 2007

General200719 sections4 chapters

This Act establishes the Kerala State Commission for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes to safeguard the rights and welfare of marginalized communities in the state. It applies to all Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes residing in Kerala. The Commission, headed by a Chairperson and other members, is tasked with investigating complaints of discrimination, monitoring the implementation of protective laws, and advising the government on policies to ensure social justice. By providing a formal platform for redressal and oversight, the Act plays a crucial role in upholding constitutional guarantees and promoting equality for these historically disadvantaged groups.

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Chapter 1 PRELIMINARY →

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

Chapter II STATE COMMISSION FOR THE SCHEDULED CASTES AND THE SCHEDULED TRIBES →

  1. 3Constitution of the Commission for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled
  2. 4Term of Office and Conditions of service of the Chairperson and Members.
  3. 5Staff 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 FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE COMMISSION →

  1. 9Functions of the Commission.
  2. 10Laying of Report
  3. 11Powers of the Commission.

Chapter IV FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT →

  1. 12Grants by the Government.
  2. 13Accounts and Audit.
  3. 14Audit report to be laid before the Legislature.
  4. 15Chairperson, Members and employees of the Commission to be public servants.
  5. 16Power to make rules.
  6. 17Power to remove difficulties.
  7. 18Repeal and Saving.

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