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The Tamil Nadu State Commission for Women Act, 2008

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The Tamil Nadu State Commission for Women Act, 2008 establishes a state-level body dedicated to protecting and promoting women's rights and welfare throughout Tamil Nadu. This Act creates a commission comprising a chairperson and members with expertise in women's issues, legal matters, or social work, appointed by the state government. The commission investigates complaints of discrimination or unfair treatment women may face, provides recommendations to the government for policies and legislation benefiting women, and coordinates the implementation of various laws and programs focused on women's development. By institutionalizing this commission, the Act ensures women have a formal mechanism to voice their concerns, promotes gender equality, and holds public agencies accountable for upholding women's rights.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short little extent and commencement.
  3. 2. Definitions.
  4. 3. Constitution of Commission.
  5. 4. Term of Office and conditions of service of Chairperson Members.
  6. 5. Vacancies, etc., not to invalidate proceedings of the Commission.
  7. 6. Officers and other employees of the Commission.
  8. 7. Functions of the Commission.
  9. 11. Grants by the Government
  10. 12. Annual accounts and audit.
  11. 13. Annual report.
  12. 14. Annual report and audit report to be laid before the Legistative Assembly.
  13. 15. Chairperson, members and staff of the Commission to be public servants.
  14. 16. Statements made by persons to Commission.
  15. 17. Application of other laws not barred.
  16. 18. Protection of act done in good faith.
  17. 19. Power to remove difficulties.
  18. 20. Power to make rules.

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