The Maharashtra State Commission for Scheduled Tribes Act, 2025.
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Maharashtra State Commission for Scheduled Tribes Act, 2025
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Maharashtra State Commission for Scheduled Tribes Act, 2025.
- S. 3Section 3 establishes the Maharashtra State Commission for Scheduled Tribes and outlines its membership.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the terms, resignation, removal, and filling of vacancies for members of the Maharashtra State Commission for Scheduled Tribes.
- S. 5Section 5 mandates the State Government to supply necessary staff and define their terms for the Commission's operation.
- S. 6Section 6 specifies that payments for chairperson, members, and staff are funded by grants.
- S. 7Section 7 ensures that the Commission's decisions remain valid despite any vacancies, defects, or procedural irregularities.
- S. 8Section 8 outlines the meeting frequency, procedural regulation, and order authentication for the Maharashtra State Commission for Scheduled Tribes.
- S. 9Section 9 grants the Maharashtra State Commission for Scheduled Tribes the powers of a Civil Court to investigate complaints.
- S. 10Section 10 outlines the functions of the Maharashtra State Commission for Scheduled Tribes, including investigating safeguards, advising on development, and recommending measures for welfare.
- S. 11The Government shall consult the Commission on the major policy matters affecting Scheduled Tribes
- S. 12Section 12 provides for government grants to the Maharashtra State Commission for Scheduled Tribes for its functions.
- S. 13Section 13 mandates the Maharashtra State Commission for Scheduled Tribes to maintain records, have its accounts audited by the Accountant General, and submit annual reports to the State Government.
- S. 14Section mandates the Maharashtra State Commission for Scheduled Tribes to prepare and submit an annual report to the State Government.
- S. 15Section 15 mandates the State Government to present the annual report and audit findings to the State Legislature.
- S. 16Section 16 designates Commission officials as public servants under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
- S. 17Section 17 protects Commission members and employees from legal actions for good faith actions under the Act.
- S. 18Section 18 allows the Commission to create regulations for matters under the Act, with State Government approval.
- S. 19Section 19 allows the State Government to make rules in consultation with the Commission for implementing the Act.
- S. 20Section 20 allows the government to issue orders to resolve difficulties in implementing the Act, but only within two years of its commencement, and requires legislative review.
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- S. 1955—
- S. 1989Section 1989 outlines the composition of the Maharashtra State Commission for Scheduled Tribes, including members from various backgrounds and a Member-Secretary.
- S. 2023Protection of action done in good faith