The Odisha (State) Commission for Women Act, 1993.
odisha · 1994
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- S. 1Short title, extent and commencement :– (1) This Act may be called the 2Orissa (State) Commission for Women Act, 1993
- S. 2Came into force w
- S. 3Section establishes the State Commission for Women to exercise powers and perform functions under the Act.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the term, resignation, removal, and service conditions for the Odisha Commission for Women's Chair-person and Members.
- S. 5Section 5 mandates the State Government to provide necessary officers and employees for the Commission's efficient functioning and prescribes their terms and conditions.
- S. 6Section 6 specifies salaries and allowances for the Commission's chairperson, members, and staff are funded by grants.
- S. 7Vacancies, etc
- S. 8Section 8 allows the Odisha Commission for Women to form committees and invite non-member experts to participate without voting rights.
- S. 9Section 9 outlines the procedure for meetings and internal operations of the Odisha Commission for Women.
- S. 10Section 10 outlines the functions of the Odisha Commission for Women, including studying women's conditions and compiling data on offenses against women.
- S. 11Section 11 authorizes the State Government to provide financial grants to the Commission for women to fund its activities under the Act.
- S. 12Section 12 mandates the Odisha Commission for Women to maintain accounts, have them audited by the Accountant-General, and submit audit reports to the State Government.
- S. 13Section mandates the Odisha Commission for Women to prepare and submit an annual report detailing its activities to the State Government.
- S. 14Section mandates the State Government to present the annual report and audit report to the Legislative Assembly.
- S. 15Section 15 designates the Commission's Chair-person, Members, officers, and staff as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 16The section mandates the State Government to consult the Commission on major policy matters affecting women.
- S. 17Power to make rules :– (1) The State Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out the provisions of this