The UTTAR PRADESH COMMISSION FOR THE SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED TRIBES ACT, 1995
uttarakhand · 1995
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Uttar Pradesh Commission for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, 1995
- S. 2Section defines "Commission" and "Member" for the Uttar Pradesh Commission for Scheduled Castes and Tribes.
- S. 3The section establishes a commission to exercise powers and perform functions for Scheduled Castes and Tribes in Uttar Pradesh.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the composition of the Uttar Pradesh Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, including specific roles for members from these groups.
- S. 5(1) Every Member shall hold office for a term of three years from the date he assumes office
- S. 6Section 6 mandates the State Government to provide necessary staff and prescribe terms for the Commission's officers.
- S. 7Section 7 specifies that salaries, allowances, and administrative expenses for members and staff are funded by grants.
- S. 8Section 8 ensures that the Commission's actions remain valid despite any vacancies or defects in its constitution.
- S. 9(1) The Commission shall meet as and when necessary at such time and place as the Chairman may think fit
- S. 10The State Government shall consult the Commission on all major policy matters affecting Scheduled Castes and Scheduled
- S. 11Section 11 mandates the Uttar Pradesh Commission to investigate, monitor, and report on safeguards for Scheduled Castes and Tribes, and advise on their socio-economic development.
- S. 12Section 12 grants the Commission powers equivalent to a civil court for investigations, including summoning witnesses and producing documents.
- S. 13Section 13 provides for state government grants to the commission for scheduled castes and tribes, and authorizes the commission to spend these funds for its functions.
- S. 14Section 14 mandates the Commission to maintain records and submit an audited annual report to the State Government.
- S. 15Section mandates the Commission to prepare and submit its annual report to the State Government.
- S. 16Section mandates State Government to present annual report, Commission advice, and audit report to State Legislature.
- S. 17Section 17 deems Commission's Chairman, Members, and employees as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 18Section penalizes non-compliance with Commission orders under Section 12 with punishments under Indian Penal Code.
- S. 19Section 19 prohibits courts from investigating offenses under Section 18 without a complaint from the Commission's Chairman, a Member, or an authorized officer.
- S. 20Section 20 protects individuals from legal action for actions done in good faith under the Act.
- S. 21(1) The State Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act
- S. 22Section allows State Government to make necessary amendments to the Act for two years, with orders laid before State Legislature.
- S. 23(1) The Uttar Pradesh Commission for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Ordinance, 1995 is hereby repealed