The PUNJAB STATE COMMISSION FOR MINORITIES ACT, 2012
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Punjab State Commission for Minorities Act, 2012
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Punjab State Commission for Minorities Act, 2012.
- S. 3Section 3 establishes the Punjab State Commission for Minorities, its chairperson, members, and functions.
- S. 4The Headquarters of the Commission shall be located at Ajitgarh (Mohali)
- S. 5Section 5 details the term of office for the Chairperson, Senior Vice-Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Members of the Punjab State Commission for Minorities.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines conditions under which members of the Punjab State Commission for Minorities can resign or be removed by the government.
- S. 7Section 7 prescribes the salary, allowances, and service terms for Chairperson, Senior Vice-Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Members of the Punjab State Commission for Minorities.
- S. 8Section 8 appoints an Additional Secretary as the Commission's Secretary to manage its affairs and operations.
- S. 9(1) The Government shall provide such staff to the Commission, as may be required for its proper functioning
- S. 10Section 10 specifies that salaries, allowances, and administrative expenses for the Commission are paid from specified grants.
- S. 11(1) The Commission shall regulate its own procedure with the prior approval of the Government
- S. 12Section 12 ensures the Commission's decisions are valid despite any vacancies, appointment defects, or procedural irregularities.
- S. 13Section 13 details the meeting frequency, chairperson duties, and quorum requirements for the Punjab State Commission for Minorities.
- S. 14Section 14 outlines the functions of the Punjab State Commission for Minorities, including monitoring safeguards, conducting research, and making recommendations for minority protection and communal harmony.
- S. 15Section 15 grants the Punjab State Commission for Minorities powers akin to a civil court for its functions.
- S. 16Section 16 mandates the Commission to prepare annual budget estimates and receive government grants for its functions.
- S. 17(1) The Commission shall maintain proper accounts and other relevant record in such Form, as may be prescribed
- S. 18Section mandates the Commission to prepare and submit an annual report detailing its activities and recommendations to the Government.
- S. 19Section mandates the government to present the annual report, action taken on its recommendations, and audit report to the State Legislature promptly.
- S. 20Section 20 allows the Punjab State Commission for Minorities to submit special reports to the government on matters affecting minority interests.
- S. 21In the case of non-acceptance of any recommendations, the Commission shall have the right to be heard by the Government
- S. 22The Commission can use government agencies for examinations, with government approval.
- S. 23Section 23 protects statements made to the Punjab State Commission for Minorities from being used in civil or criminal proceedings, except for false evidence.
- S. 24Section 24 deems Commission officials as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 25Section 25 protects chairperson, vice-chairpersons, and officers from legal actions for actions done in good faith under the Act.
- S. 26The section allows the government to set up a library, information, and research cells based on Commission recommendations.
- S. 27(1) The Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act
- S. 28The section allows the government to amend the Act for two years to resolve any difficulties in implementation.
- S. 29Section 29 repeals and saves existing laws under the Punjab State Commission for Minorities Act, 2012.