The punjab state commission for scheduled castes act, 2004
punjab · 2004
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes Act, 2004
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes Act, 2004.
- S. 3Section 3 establishes the Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes and outlines its composition, including a Chairperson, non-official members, and ex-officio members.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the term, resignation, and removal conditions for the Chairperson and members of the Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes.
- S. 5Section 5 mandates the government to provide necessary staff and prescribe terms for the Commission's officers.
- S. 6Section 6 specifies that salaries, allowances, and administrative expenses for the commission's staff are funded by grants.
- S. 7Section 7 ensures the Commission's actions remain valid despite any vacancies, appointment defects, or procedural irregularities.
- S. 8Section 8 allows the Commission to form committees and invite external representatives 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 decide
- S. 10Section 10 grants the Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes powers of a civil court and mandates it to investigate, monitor, and advise on the welfare and development of Scheduled Castes.
- S. 11The Government shall consult the Commission on all major policy matters affecting Scheduled Castes
- S. 12Section 12 empowers the Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes to use state or central government officers and agencies for investigations.
- S. 13Section 13 protects witnesses from legal repercussions 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. 15The section allows voluntary organizations for Scheduled Castes to register with the Commission, which can seek their assistance and maintain a register of them.
- S. 16Section allocates state funding to the Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes for its operations.
- S. 17Section mandates the Commission to maintain records, have its accounts audited, and submit audited reports to the Government.
- S. 18Section mandates the Commission to prepare and submit an annual report detailing its activities to the Government.
- S. 19Section 19 mandates the government to present the annual report and audit findings to the State Legislature.
- S. 20Section 20 designates Commission officials as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 21Section penalizes intentional non-compliance or false reporting to the Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes.
- S. 22Section 22 prohibits courts from investigating specified offences without a written complaint from the Chairperson or authorized member.
- S. 23(1) The Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act
- S. 24The section allows the government to amend the act for six months to resolve any difficulties in implementation.
- S. 25Repeal and Saving 1THE PUNJAB STATE COMMISSION FOR SCHEDULED CASTES ACT, 2004 (Punjab Act No