THE MANIPUR STATE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN ACT, 2006
The Manipur State Commission for Women Act, 2006
This Act establishes the Manipur Commission for Women to safeguard the rights and interests of women throughout the state. It creates a statutory body headed by a Chairperson and three Members, including representation for Scheduled Castes and Tribes, to investigate complaints of discrimination and advise the government on policy matters. The Commission is empowered to recommend remedial measures and monitor the implementation of laws protecting women. By providing a formal platform for addressing grievances and promoting gender justice, the legislation ensures that women in Manipur have a dedicated mechanism to seek redress and support, thereby strengthening the state's commitment to gender equality and social welfare.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Constitution of State Commission for Women
- 4. Terms of office and condition of service of Chairperson and Members
- 6. Salaries and allowances to be paid by the State Government
- 7. Vacancies, etc. not to invalidate proceedings of Commission
- 8. Procedures to be regulated by Commission
- 9. Committees of the Commission
- 10. Functions of the Commission
- 11. Reports of the Commission
- 12. Grant by State Government
- 13. Accounts and Audit
- 14. Chairperson, etc. to be public servants
- 15. Powers of State Government to make rules
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