The Assam Right to Public Service Act, 2012 (Single Document)
assam · 2012
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- S. 1Ins
- S. 2Subs
- S. 3Section 3 defines key terms used in the Assam Right to Public Service Act, 2012, including "Appellate Authority," "application," and "Designated Public Servant."
- S. 4Section 4 mandates the State Government to notify public services, appoint designated servants, and establish an appellate authority for timely service delivery.
- S. 5Section 5 guarantees eligible individuals timely access to services as per the Act's notification.
- S. 6Section 6 mandates designated public servants to provide notified services promptly and seek assistance from other officers for service delivery.
- S. 7Section 7 mandates timely acknowledgment and processing of applications for notified services, with reasons for rejection and appeal details provided.
- S. 8Section 8 allows aggrieved individuals to appeal denied or delayed services to an Appellate Authority within 30 days.
- S. 8ASection 8A establishes the Assam State Commission for Right to Public Services and temporarily assigns its duties to the Assam Administrative Tribunal until the Commission is formed.
- S. 8BSection 8B outlines the terms of office and conditions for the Chief Commissioner and Commissioners under the Assam Right to Public Service Act, 2012.
- S. 8CSection 8C outlines the conditions and procedures for removal or suspension of the Chief Commissioner or Commissioners by the State Government.
- S. 8DSection 8D mandates the Commission to oversee Act implementation, recommend service delivery improvements, and frame its own regulations with government approval.
- S. 8EThe State Government must inform the Commission of actions taken on its recommendations or reasons for non-compliance.
- S. 9Section imposes penalties up to ₹25,000 for public servants who delay or obstruct service provision beyond stipulated times.
- S. 10Section 10 mandates the Commission to notify penalties to designated public servants and authorities, with penalties deducted from salaries if unpaid.
- S. 11Section 11 prevents civil courts from hearing cases against orders made under the Act, except through specified appeals.
- S. 12Section allows State Government to bypass initial stages and send complaints directly to Appellate Authority for further action.
- S. 13Section 13 protects individuals from legal action for actions taken in good faith under the Assam Right to Public Service Act, 2012.
- S. 14Section 14 overrides any conflicting laws or instruments for notified services under the Act.
- S. 15(1) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the provisions of t
- S. 16The section allows the State Government to issue orders to resolve any difficulties in implementing the Act.