The ODISHA RIGHT TO PUBLIC SERVICES ACT, 2012
odisha · 2012
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- S. 1Short title, extent and commencement :– (1) This Act may be called the Odisha Right to Public Services Act, 2012
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Odisha Right to Public Services Act, 2012.
- S. 3Section 3 allows the State Government to declare applicable services and designate officers for timely service provision.
- S. 4Section 4 mandates eligible persons to apply for services, with Designated Officers required to process applications within a set time and maintain records.
- S. 5Section 5 allows appeals against service rejections or delays, with possible extensions and remedies under the Act or other laws.
- S. 6Section 6 allows aggrieved individuals to file a revision petition within 30 days of an appellate order, with possible extensions.
- S. 7Section 7 grants Appellate and Revisional Authorities powers similar to a civil court to summon witnesses, inspect documents, and enforce attendance.
- S. 8Section 8 imposes penalties on Designated Officers and Appellate Authorities for failing to provide services or causing delays.
- S. 9Section 9 states that failure to follow Revisional Authority orders is considered misconduct, leading to potential disciplinary action.
- S. 10Section 10 prohibits courts from hearing cases against orders made under the Act, except through appeals or revisions.
- S. 11The State Government can bypass initial stages and send non-compliance applications directly to the Appellate Authority.
- S. 12Section 12 protects individuals from legal action for actions taken in good faith under the Odisha Right to Public Services Act, 2012.
- S. 13Section mandates public services and time limits to be displayed locally and online in Odia.
- S. 14Section 14 empowers the State Government to create rules to implement the Odisha Right to Public Services Act within six months.
- S. 15The section allows the State Government to address implementation issues by making necessary orders, subject to a two-year limit.