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Maharashtra State Commission for Scheduled Tribes Act, 2025

Maharashtra State Commission for Scheduled Tribes Act, 2025

General202518 sections5 chapters

This Act creates the Maharashtra State Commission for Scheduled Tribes to protect the rights and welfare of tribal communities in the state. It mandates the formation of a commission with an appointed Chairperson and diverse members from legal and government backgrounds to advise the state on the welfare of these groups. The primary goal of this body is to identify issues faced by Scheduled Tribes and recommend measures for their development and social justice.

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Chapter I Preliminary →

  1. 2Definitions.
  2. 3Constitution of Maharashtra State Commission for Scheduled Tribes.
  3. 4Term of office and conditions of service of Chairperson and Members.
  4. 5Officers and other employees of Commission.

Chapter II maharashtra state Commission For sCheduled tribes →

  1. 6Honorarium, salaries and allowances to be paid out of grants.
  2. 7Vacancies, etc., not to invalidate proceedings of Commission.
  3. 8Procedure to be regulated by Commission.
  4. 9Powers of Commission.

Chapter III Powers and FunCtions oF Commission →

  1. 10Functions of Commission.
  2. 11Government to consult Commission.
  3. 12Grants by Government.
  4. 13Accounts and audit.

Chapter IV FinanCe, aCCounts and audit →

  1. 14Annual report.
  2. 15Annual report and audit report to be laid before State Legislature.

Chapter V misCellaneous →

  1. 16Chairperson, Members, officers and employees to be public servants.
  2. 17Protection of action done in good faith.
  3. 18Power to make regulations.

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