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The Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes Act, 2004
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This Act establishes the Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes to safeguard the rights and welfare of Scheduled Castes in the state. The Commission is a statutory body appointed by the government that investigates complaints of discrimination and atrocities against SCs. It advises the state government on policy matters related to social justice and monitors the implementation of laws designed to uplift marginalized communities. By providing a platform for redressal and oversight, the Commission ensures that the constitutional guarantees of equality and social justice are effectively upheld for SC citizens in Punjab.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Constitution of the Commission
- 4. Term of office and conditions of service of Chairperson and members
- 5. Officers and other employees of the Commission
- 6. Salary and allowances to be paid out of grants.
- 7. Vacancies etc. not to invalidate proceedings of the Commission.
- 8. Committees of the Commission.
- 9. Procedure to be regulated by the Commission
- 10. Powers and functions of the Commission
- 11. Government to consult the Commission
- 12. Power of the Commission to utilize the services of certain officers and investigation agencies for
- 13. Statements made by persons to the Commission
- 14. Protection of acts done in good faith
- 15. Registration of voluntary organisations and seeking their
- 16. Grants by the State Government
- 17. Accounts and Audit
- 18. Annual report
- 19. Annual report and audit report to be laid before the State Legislature.
- 20. Chairperson, members and staff of the Commission to be public servants.
- 21. Penalty.
- 22. Cognizance of the offences.
- 23. Power to make rules.
- 24. Powers to remove difficulties.
- 25. Repeal and saving.
- Schedule. CASTES ACT,
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