The Rajasthan State Commission for Minorities Act, 2001
The Rajasthan State Commission for Minorities Act, 2001
This Act establishes the Rajasthan State Commission for Minorities to protect and promote the interests of registered minority communities within the state of Rajasthan. Applying to all minority populations in the state, it regulates the commission's structure, powers, and duties. The commission evaluates minority development, investigates complaints of discrimination, and recommends policy improvements to the state government. It holds the legal authority of a civil court to summon witnesses and demand documents. This law matters because it ensures a dedicated, legally empowered state body monitors minority safeguards, giving marginalized communities a formal mechanism to address injustices and shape welfare initiatives.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Constitution of the Commission
- 4. Term of office and conditions of service of Chairperson and Members
- 5. Secretary and Staff and their salary etc.
- 6. Salaries and allowances to be paid out of grants
- 7. Vacancies not to invalidate proceedings of the Commission
- 8. Procedure to be regulated by the Commission
- 9. Functionsof the Commission
- 10. Commission to have powers of Civil Court
- 11. State Government to consult the Commission.
- 12. Grants by the State Government
- 13. Accounts and Audit
- 14. Annual and special reports of the Commission
- 15. Chairperson, Members, Officers and employees of the Commmission to be public servants
- 16. Power to make Rules
- 17. Power to remove difficulties
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