The Punjab State Commission for Women Act , 2001
punjab · 2001
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Punjab State Commission for Women Act, 2001
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Punjab State Commission for Women Act, 2001.
- S. 3Section 3 establishes the Punjab State Commission for Women, its chairperson, vice-chairpersons, and members to promote women's interests.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the term of office and conditions for removal of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and members of the Punjab State Commission for Women.
- S. 5Section 5 mandates the government to provide necessary officers and employees to the Commission and prescribe their salaries and service terms.
- S. 6Section 6 provides for payment of honorarium, allowances, and administrative expenses for the Commission's members and staff from specified grants.
- S. 7Section 7 ensures the Commission's decisions remain valid despite any vacancies, constitutional defects, or procedural irregularities.
- S. 8Section 8 empowers the Punjab State Commission for Women to form committees and appoint non-voting advisors to assist in its functions.
- S. 9(1) The Commission or a committee thereof, shall meet at such time and place as the Chairperson may deem fit
- S. 10Section 10 grants the Punjab State Commission for Women powers of a civil court and mandates it to advise, protect, and investigate women's rights.
- S. 11The Government shall consult the Commission on all major policy matters affecting women
- S. 12Section 12 authorizes the Punjab State Commission for Women to use state, central government, or private officers for investigations and to direct them.
- S. 13Section 13 protects witnesses from civil or criminal liability for statements made during Commission investigations, except for false evidence.
- S. 14Section 14 protects Commission members and employees from legal actions for good faith actions under the Act.
- S. 15Section 15 allows voluntary women's organizations to register with the Punjab State Commission for Women and seek their assistance.
- S. 16Section 16 authorizes the State Government to provide financial grants to the Punjab State Commission for Women for its operations.
- S. 17Section 17 mandates the Punjab State Commission for Women to maintain records, have its accounts audited, and submit audit reports to the government.
- S. 18Section mandates the Punjab State Commission for Women to prepare and submit an annual report detailing its activities to the government.
- S. 19Section mandates the government to submit annual reports and audit findings to the State Legislature.
- S. 20Section 20 deems Commission members and staff as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 21(1) The Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act
- S. 22Power to remove difficulties 1THE PUNJAB STATE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN ACT, 2001 (Punjab Act No