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The Rajasthan State Commission for Women Act, 1999

The Rajasthan State Commission for Women Act, 1999

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The Rajasthan State Commission for Women Act, 1999 establishes a state-level watchdog to protect and promote women's rights. It regulates the constitution, funding, and duties of the Commission, which investigates unfair practices, sex discrimination, and harassment. This law applies to all individuals and organisations within the state of Rajasthan, excluding only central government institutions. It matters because it empowers the Commission with civil court authority to summon witnesses, inspect prisons and shelters, and recommend prosecution. By advising the government on policies and raising awareness, this act provides a vital institutional safeguard for women's constitutional rights, welfare, and socio-economic advancement.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Constitution of the Commission
  4. 4. Term of office and condition of service of members
  5. 5. Quorum
  6. 6. Disposal of Business
  7. 7. Order of the Commission not be invalidated be infirmity or any vacancy etc
  8. 8. Removal of Chairperson or member from office
  9. 9. Officers and the employees of the Commission
  10. 10. Powers of the Commission to enforce attendance and production of documents
  11. 11. Functions of the Commission
  12. 12. Inquiry into unfair practices
  13. 13. Initiation of prosecution
  14. 14. Annual and special report of the Commission
  15. 15. Sittings of the Commission
  16. 16. State Government to consult the Commission
  17. 17. Members, Officers and employees of the Commission to be public servants
  18. 18. Grants by the State Government
  19. 19. Donations, Contribution etc. to the Commission
  20. 20. Accounts and Audit
  21. 21. Act no to apply in certain cases
  22. 22. Power to make rules

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