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THE PUNJAB STATE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN ACT,2001

The Punjab State Commission for Women Act , 2001

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The Punjab State Commission for Women Act, 2001 establishes a statutory state commission dedicated to safeguarding, protecting, and promoting the rights and welfare of women, including young girls, throughout Punjab. The law mandates that the state government consult the commission on key policies affecting women. Equipped with civil court powers, the commission can investigate complaints of discrimination, conduct independent inquiries, inspect detention facilities and rescue homes, and provide legal aid or initiate public interest litigation. By reviewing existing laws, recommending policy improvements, and working alongside voluntary organizations, the Act creates a robust framework to combat injustice and ensure gender equality across the state.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title and commencement.
  3. 2. Definitions.
  4. 3. Constitution of the Commission.
  5. 4. Term of office and conditions of Service of Chairperson, Senior Vice-Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and members.
  6. 5. Officers and other employees of the Commission.
  7. 6. Salaries and allowances to be paid out of grants.
  8. 7. Vacancies etc. not to invalidate proceedings of the Commission.
  9. 8. Committees of the Commission.
  10. 9. Procedure to be regulated by the Commission.
  11. 10. Powers and functions of the Commission.
  12. 11. Government to consult the Commission.
  13. 12. Power of the Commission to utilize the services of certain officers and investigation agencies for conducting investigation.
  14. 13. Statements made by persons to the Commission.
  15. 14. Protection of acts done in good faith.
  16. 15. Registration of voluntary organisations and seeking their assistance.
  17. 16. Grants by State Government.
  18. 17. Accounts and Audit.
  19. 18. Annual Report.
  20. 19. Annual report and audit report to be laid before the State Legislature.
  21. 20. Chairperson, Senior Vice-Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, members and staff of the Commission to be public servants.
  22. 21. Power to make rules.
  23. 22. Power to remove difficulties.

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