Bare Act
The Uttarakhand Schedule Caste Comission
The Uttarakhand Scheduled Caste Commission Act, 2003 establishes a dedicated statutory body to safeguard rights, evaluate development programs, and investigate grievances of Scheduled Caste communities throughout Uttarakhand. The law applies across the state, governing public authorities, administrative departments, and individuals interacting with members of Scheduled Castes. It grants the Commission powers equivalent to a civil court to summon officials, inspect public records, and enforce compliance during inquiries. For ordinary citizens, this law provides an accessible administrative forum to seek redress against systemic discrimination, neglect of constitutional guarantees, or improper implementation of welfare policies.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Constitution of the Commission
- 4. Structure of the Commission
- 5. Term of office and conditions of service of Chairperson and members
- 6. Officers and other employees of the Commission
- 7. Salaries and allowances to be paid out of grant
- 8. Vacancies etc. shall not invalidate the proceedings of the Commission
- 9. Regulation of procedure by the Commission
- 10. Consultation with the Commission by the State Government
- 11. Duties and functions of the Commission
- 12. Powers of the Commission
- 13. Grants by the State Govt.
- 14. Accounts and Audit
- 15. Annual Report
- 16. Annual report and audit report to be laid before the State Legislature
- 17. Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, members and employees of the Commission to be public servants
- 18. Penalty.
- 19. Cognizance of offences
- 20. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 21. Power to make Rules
- 22. Power to remove difficulties.
- 23. Repeal and savings Repealing of Uttarakhand Commission for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes Act, 2001
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