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The Maharashtra State Minorities Commission Act, 2004

The Maharashtra State Minorities Commission Act, 2004

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This Act creates the Maharashtra State Minorities Commission to oversee the interests and protection of minority communities across the entire state. Defined as groups recognized by the government, these minorities are shielded by the Commission, which investigates complaints regarding discrimination and monitors government compliance with minority rights. The law is significant because it provides a formal mechanism for redress and policy guidance, ensuring that minority voices are heard and that social equity is maintained in Maharashtra.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

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

Chapter II STATE COMMISSION FOR MINORITIES →

  1. 3Constitution of Commission.
  2. 4Term of office and conditions of service of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Members.
  3. 5Disqualification.
  4. 6Secretary of Commission.
  5. 7Staff of Commission.
  6. 8Meetings of Commission.
  7. 9Vacancies etc., not to invalidate proceedings of Commission.

Chapter III FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMISSION →

  1. 10Functions of Commission.
  2. 10APowers of Commission.

Chapter IV FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT →

  1. 11Budget of Commission and grants by Government.
  2. 12Accounts and audit.
  3. 13Annual report.
  4. 14Annual report and audit report to be laid before State Legislature.

Chapter V MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 15Protection of action taken in good faith.
  2. 16Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Members and staff of Commission to be public servant.
  3. 17Power to make rules.
  4. 18Power to remove difficulties.
  5. 19Repeal of Mah. Ord. XXIX of 2004 and saving.

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