The Tamil Nadu State Commission for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, 2021
The Tamil Nadu State Commission for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, 2021
This Act establishes the Tamil Nadu State Commission for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to safeguard and protect historically marginalized groups. Applying throughout the state of Tamil Nadu, it regulates the state commission's setup, judicial powers, and duties to investigate civil rights violations and official negligence. Armed with civil court powers, the commission evaluates government policies, monitors constitutional protections, and suggests welfare measures. This law matters because it creates a dedicated watchdog to ensure that protective civil rights laws are actively enforced, holding negligent public servants accountable and strengthening social security, justice, and equality for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Constitution of Commission.
- 4. Term of office and conditions of service of Chairperson, ViceChairperson and Members.
- 5. Procedure to be regulated by Commission.
- 6. Vacancies, etc., not to invalidate proceedings of Commission.
- 7. Officers and other employees of Commission.
- 8. Functions of Commission.
- 9. Powers of Commission.
- 10. Government to consult Commission.
- 11. Grants by the Government.
- 12. Accounts and audit.
- 13. Annual report.
- 14. Annual report and audit report to be laid before the Legislative Assembly.
- 15. Chairperson, ViceChairperson, Members, Officers and employees of Commission to be public servants.
- 16. Protection of action taken in good faith.
- 17. Power to make rules.
- 18. Statements made by persons to Commission.
- 19. Application of other laws not barred.
- 20. Power to remove difficulties.
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