The Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes (Amendment)Act, 2019, (Punjab

The Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes (Amendment) Act, 2019, (Punjab

This legislation amends the Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes Act, 2004, by increasing the maximum age limit for serving officials on the Commission. Specifically, it raises the upper age limit from seventy years to seventy-two years for holding office within the body. The law applies to the Chairperson and members of the Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes, which is responsible for safeguarding the rights and welfare of marginalized communities in the state. By extending the age cap, the amendment allows experienced leaders to continue serving longer, ensuring administrative continuity and expertise in investigating grievances and promoting social justice for Scheduled Castes across Punjab.

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