The Gujarat State Commission for Women Act, 2002
gujarat · 2002
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- S. 1The Gujarat State Commission for Women Act, 2002 establishes a commission with members and ex-officio officials to address women's issues.
- S. 2In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— Definitions
- S. 3Section 3 establishes the Gujarat State Commission for Women, appointing a Chairperson and five members to advocate for women's rights.
- S. 4Section 4 sets the three-year term for the Chairperson and members of the Gujarat State Commission for Women, excluding those nominated by virtue of their office.
- S. 5Section allows Chairperson or member to resign by submitting a written resignation to the State Government.
- S. 6Section 6 allows the State Government to remove a Chairperson or member from the Gujarat State Commission for Women if they become disqualified, absent, incapable, or unfit.
- S. 7Section 7 disqualifies individuals from being nominated as Chairperson or member if they are insolvent, convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude, or declared of unsound mind.
- S. 8Section 8 fills vacancies for the Chairperson or members in the Gujarat State Commission for Women as per section 3 provisions.
- S. 9Section 9 mandates the State Government to provide necessary staff and define their terms for the Commission's functions.
- S. 10Section 10 specifies that salaries, allowances, and administrative expenses for the Commission are funded by grants.
- S. 11Section 11 ensures that vacancies or defects in the Gujarat State Commission for Women's constitution do not invalidate its acts or proceedings.
- S. 12Section 12 allows the Gujarat State Commission for Women to form adhoc committees with Commission members and experts to address specific issues.
- S. 13Section 13 outlines the meeting schedule and procedural determination for the Gujarat State Commission for Women.
- S. 14Section 14 outlines the functions of the Gujarat State Commission for Women, including examining safeguards for women, reviewing laws, and addressing violations and complaints.
- S. 15Section 15 grants the Gujarat State Commission for Women the same powers as a civil court for inquiries under the Act.
- S. 16The State Government may consult the Commission in respect of major policy matters affecting women
- S. 17Section 17 protects Commission members and employees from legal actions for actions done in good faith under the Act.
- S. 18Section 18 outlines the funding and financial management for the Gujarat State Commission for Women, including government grants and fund acceptance.
- S. 19Preparation and submission of programme of work and annual statements of accounts
- S. 20(1) The Commission shall maintain proper accounts and other relevant record in such manner as may be prescribed
- S. 21The section allows the State Government to order concurrent or special audits of the Gujarat State Commission for Women's accounts.
- S. 22Section mandates the Gujarat State Commission for Women to prepare and submit annual reports detailing its activities to the State Government.
- S. 23The State Government shall cause,— Annual report and audit report to be laid before State Legislature
- S. 24Section 24 designates Commission members and staff as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 25(1) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the provisions of th
- S. 26The State Government can issue orders to address difficulties in implementing the Act, but only within five years.
- S. 27The State Government can issue directives to the Commission for implementing the Act's provisions.
- S. 28Repeal and savings