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The Maharashtra Right to Public Services Act, 2015

The Maharashtra Right to Public Services Act, 2015

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The Maharashtra Right to Public Services Act, 2015, regulates the timely delivery of government services in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It applies to all state public authorities, including government departments, local bodies, and organizations funded by the state, and any citizen or legal entity eligible to receive these services. This law matters because it empowers citizens by transforming public services into a legal right. It forces government offices to publish service timeframes, allows applicants to track their requests online, and creates a clear appeals system that holds negligent officials financially and professionally accountable for any service delays or rejections.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent, commencement and application.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Public services, Designated Officers, Appellate Authorities and stipulated time limit to be notified.
  4. 4. Right to obtain public services within stipulated time limit.
  5. 5. Providing public services within stipulated time limit.
  6. 6. Monitoring status of application.
  7. 7. Use of Information Technology for delivery of public services.
  8. 8. Appointment of Appellate Authorities.
  9. 9. Appeal.
  10. 10. Penalty.
  11. 11. Procedure for recovery of penalty.
  12. 12. Procedure for fixing responsibility on Designated Officer for repeated failures.
  13. 13. Constitution of Maharashtra State Right to Service Commission.
  14. 14. Term of office and conditions of service.
  15. 15. Removal of Chief Commissioner or Commissioners.
  16. 16. Powers and functions of Commission.
  17. 17. Action by Government on recommendations of Commission.
  18. 18. Appeal to Commission.
  19. 19. Annual report.
  20. 20. Developing culture to deliver public services within stipulated time limit.
  21. 21. Allocation of funds.
  22. 22. Provisions to be supplemental to disciplinary rules.
  23. 23. Action against eligible person for giving false or frivolous information, etc.
  24. 24. Power of Government to issue directions.
  25. 25. Protection of action taken in good faith.
  26. 26. Bar of jurisdiction.
  27. 27. Act to override other laws.
  28. 28. Power to make rules.
  29. 29. Power to remove difficulties.
  30. 30. Repeal of Mah. Ord. V of 2015 and saving.

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