The Telangana State Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, 2003.
telangana · 2003
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- S. 1Section adapts the Andhra Pradesh State Commission Act to Telangana post-reorganization.
- S. 2Substituted by G
- S. 3Substituted by G
- S. 4Substituted by Act No
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the composition of the Telangana State Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, including a Chairman and up to five members.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the terms and conditions for the appointment, resignation, and removal of the Chairman or Members of the Telangana State Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
- S. 7Section 7 appoints a Secretary and other staff for the Telangana State Commission, setting their salaries and roles.
- S. 8Section 8 specifies salaries, allowances, and administrative expenses for the commission's officials to be funded by grants.
- S. 9Section 9 ensures that vacancies or constitutional defects do not invalidate the Telangana State Commission's actions.
- S. 10(1) The Commission shall meet as and when necessary at such time and place as the Chairman may think fit
- S. 11Section 11 grants the Telangana State Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes powers akin to a civil court to enforce attendance, require document production, and receive evidence.
- S. 12Section 12 empowers the Telangana State Commission to investigate violations of rights for Scheduled Castes and Tribes, negligence by public servants, and monitor safeguards.
- S. 13Section mandates the Commission to annually report its activities, which the Government must present to the State Legislature with explanations on its recommendations.
- S. 14Section 14 mandates the Commission to maintain proper accounts and prepare an annual statement of account as prescribed.
- S. 15Section 15 authorizes the government to provide financial grants to the Commission for its functions.
- S. 16Section 16 allows the government to establish libraries, information, or research cells based on the Commission's recommendations.
- S. 17Section 17 deems Commission members and employees as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 18(1) The Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out all or any of the purpose of this Act