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The Kerala Women's Commission Act, 1991
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The Kerala Women's Commission Act, 1991, establishes a dedicated statutory body to protect and promote the rights of women in Kerala. The Commission is empowered to investigate complaints of "unfair practices"—which include discrimination, denial of rights, and physical or mental torture—against women. It acts as a watchdog, inspecting institutions like prisons and shelters, recommending legislative and policy changes to the government, and funding litigation for women's causes. By providing a platform for redressal and monitoring the implementation of laws, the Act serves as a crucial mechanism for ensuring gender equality and safeguarding the dignity of women across the state.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Act not to apply in certain cases.
- 4. Application of other laws not barred.
- 5. Constitution of the Commission.
- 6. Term of office and conditions of service of members.
- 7. Quorum.
- 8. Disposal of business.
- 9. Constitution of ad hoc committee.
- 10. Acts of the Commission not to be invalidated by infirmity or any vacancy, etc.
- 11. Removal of members from office.
- 12. Appointment of Director and other staff of the Commission.
- 13. Provision for salaries, allowances, etc.
- 14. Registrat ion of woken's organisation.
- 15. Powers of the Commission.
- 16. Functions of the commission.
- 17. Inquiry into unfair practices.
- 18. Initiation of Prosecution.
- 19. Annual report to be laid before the Legislative Assembly.
- 20. Sittings of the commission.
- 21. Authentication of orders, etc, of the Commission.
- 22. Donations, contributions, etc., to the Commission.
- 23. Government to consult the Commission.
- 24. Members, officers and employees of the Commission to be public servants.
- 25. Protection of acts done in good faith.
- 26. Court not to grant injunctions.
- 27. Removal of difficulties.
- 28. Power to make rules.
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