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The Telangana State Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, 2003

The Telangana State Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, 2003

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This legislation establishes the Telangana State Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to protect, safeguard, and promote the legal and civil rights of these communities across the state. The Act applies to members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, public servants, and institutions within Telangana. It empowers the body to investigate complaints regarding constitutional violations, public servant negligence, and unfair practices, especially those affecting women. Armed with civil court powers to summon witnesses and examine evidence, the Commission monitors legal protections, conducts research, spreads legal literacy, and recommends policy and welfare measures to prevent discrimination and uphold social justice.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Constitution of the Telangana State Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
  4. 6. Term of Office and conditions of service of Chairman and Members.
  5. 7. Appointment of Officers and other employees of the Commission.
  6. 8. Salaries and allowances to be paid out of grants.
  7. 9. Vacancies etc., not to invalidate proceedings of the Commission.
  8. 10. Procedure to be regulated by the Commission.
  9. 11. Powers of the Commission.
  10. 12. Functions of the Commission.
  11. 13. Annual Report.
  12. 14. Accounts and Audit.
  13. 15. Grants by the Government.
  14. 16. Constitution of Cells.
  15. 17. Chairman and Members and other employees to be public servants.

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