Chhattisgarh Human Rights Commission

Chhattisgarh Human Rights Commission become functional on 16 April 2001 with appointment of first Chairperson, Justice K. M. Agrawal, a former Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court and Shri K. A. Jacob, former D. G. P. of Bihar as the founder members by Notification No. 4139/GAD/2001 with effect from the date they assumed charge of the office.[1]

Chhattisgarh Human rights Commission
छत्तीसगढ़ मानवाधिकार आयोग
Agency overview
Formed16 April 2001 (Notification: 4139/GAD/2001)
Preceding agency
Jurisdictional structure
Federal agencyIndia
Operations jurisdictionIndia
Size135,194.5 km2 (52,198.9 sq mi)
Population25,545,198 (2011)
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersRaipur, Chhattisgarh
Agency executives
  • Justice Rajeev Gupta, Chairperson
  • Justice M.P. Singhal, Member
Website
Official website

Functions

According to TPHRA, 1993[2] (with amendment act 2006), The Commission is entitled to perform any of the following functions:

  • Autonomously investigate on a petition filed by a victim or any person on his/her behalf as a complaint of
  1. Violation of human rights and instigation or
  2. Negligence in the prevention of such violations by any public servant.
  • Get involved in any proceeding under allegation or violation of human right pending before a court with the approval of that court.
  • Inspect living conditions of the inmates in any jail or any other institution under the control of the State Government where persons are detained or lodged for purposes of treatment, reformation or protection.
  • Review the safeguards provided in the constitution or any other law for the time it is in force to ensure the protection of human rights
  • Review the factors that inhibit the enjoyment of human rights
  • Undertake and promote research and awareness programs in the field of human right
  • Promote human right awareness through literacy campaigns, publications, seminars etc. for the protection and safeguards available under human rights practices.
  • Encourage involvement of Non-Government Organizations and individuals for expansion work in the field of human rights awareness.
  • Perform any other functions that may be considered necessary for the promotion of human rights.

It is clarified that though the Commission has the power to inquire in violation of human rights (or instigation thereof) by a public servant. Instances where the human rights are violated by any individual citizen then the Commission can intervene, if there is failure or negligence on the part of a public servant to prevent any such violation.

References
  1. "छत्तीसगढ मानव अधिकार आयोग - Chhattisgarh Human Rights Commission". Hrc.cg.gov.in. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  2. "Documents - National Human Rights Commission India" (PDF). Nhrc.nic.in. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
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