The West Bengal Minorities' Commission Act, 1996
west-bengal · 1996
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the West Bengal Minorities' Commission Act, 1996
- S. 2In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— Definitions
- S. 3The West Bengal Minorities' Commission Act establishes a commission to oversee minority welfare, consisting of a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and nominated members.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the functions of the West Bengal Minorities' Commission, including evaluating minority development, monitoring safeguards, and making recommendations to the State Government.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the term, resignation, disqualification, and appointment procedures for the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Members of the West Bengal Minorities' Commission.
- S. 6(1) The headquarters of the Commission shall be in Calcutta
- S. 7The Member-Secretary shall be whole-time, and shall be appointed by the State Government
- S. 8Section 8 mandates the State Government to provide officers and employees to the Commission and approve its staff appointments.
- S. 9Section 9 specifies that allowances and expenses for the Commission's officials are funded by grants.
- S. 10The section mandates the State Government to provide financial grants to the Commission for its operations.
- S. 11Section 11 mandates the West Bengal Minorities' Commission to maintain and audit its accounts, with the Accountant-General conducting the audit.
- S. 12Section 12 mandates the West Bengal Minorities' Commission to submit an annual report detailing its activities to the State Government.
- S. 13Section 13 designates Commission officials as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 14(1) The State Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out the provisions of this Act
- S. 15The section allows the State Government to issue orders to address difficulties in implementing the Act and requires these orders to be presented to the State Legislature.
- S. 16(1) The resolution made under notification No 84-P
- S. 17The West Bengal Minorities' Commission Ordinance, 1996, is Repeal