The COMMISSIONS FOR PROTECTION OF CHILD RIGHTS ACT 2005
chandigarh · 2006
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- S. 1(1) Thi~Act may be called the Commissrons for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the COMMISSIONS FOR PROTECTION OF CHILD RIGHTS ACT 2005, including "Chairperson," "child rights," "Commission," and "State Commission."
- S. 3(1) The CentralGovernmentshall,by n~
- S. 4Section appoints Chairperson and other members for child rights protection, with Chairperson recommended by a selection committee.
- S. 5Section 5 sets the term limits and resignation conditions for Chairperson and Members of the Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
- S. 6Section 6 sets the salary, allowances, and service terms for Chairperson and Members, ensuring no disadvantage post-appointment.
- S. 7Section 7 outlines the grounds and procedures for removing the Chairperson of the Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
- S. 8Section 8 outlines the conditions under which the Chairperson or a Member of the Commission becomes ineligible or resigns, leading to a vacancy.
- S. 9Section 9 ensures the Commission's decisions remain valid despite vacancies, appointment defects, or procedural irregularities.
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- S. 11Section 11 appoints a Member-Secretary and other staff for the Commission, outlining their roles and terms.
- S. 12Section 12 specifies that salaries, allowances, and administrative expenses for the Commission's staff are funded by grants.
- S. 13Section 13 outlines the functions of the Commission to protect child rights, including reviewing safeguards, reporting, investigating violations, and promoting child rights awareness.
- S. 14Section 14 grants the Commission powers akin to a civil court and allows it to recommend legal actions or seek court orders after child rights inquiries.
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- S. 19Section 19 sets term limits and resignation conditions for Chairperson and Members of the Commission.
- S. 20Section prescribes salaries, allowances, and service terms for Chairperson and Members, ensuring no disadvantageous changes post-appointment.
- S. 21(I) The State Government shall, by notification, appoint an officer not below the
- S. 22Section 22 specifies that salaries, allowances, and administrative expenses for the Commission's staff are funded from designated grants.
- S. 23Section 23 mandates the State Commission to submit annual and special reports to the State Government, which must be presented to the State Legislature with explanations.
- S. 24Section 24 adapts provisions from other sections for use in the State Commission for Child Rights.
- S. 25Section 25 allows state governments to designate specific courts for speedy trials of child rights violations.
- S. 26Section 26 mandates State Government to appoint a Special Public Prosecutor for Children's Courts.
- S. 27(1) The Central Government shall, after due appropriation made by Parliament by law in this behalf, pay to the Commissio
- S. 28The section authorizes the State Government to provide financial grants to the State Commission for child rights.
- S. 29Section 29 mandates the Commission to maintain and audit its accounts, with the Comptroller and Auditor-General having access to its records for audit.
- S. 30Section 30 mandates the State Commission to maintain and audit its accounts, with the Comptroller and Auditor-General having rights to inspect and demand records.
- S. 31Section 31 protects government entities and officials from legal actions for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 32Section 32 deems every member and officer of the Commission as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 33Section 33 outlines the Commission's adherence to Central Government policy directions and final decision authority in disputes.
- S. 34Section 34 mandates the Commission to provide the Central Government with required returns or information on its activities.
- S. 35(1) The Central Government may, by notification, make rules to carry out the Central provisions of this Act