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 | |
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Agency overview | |
Formed | 16 April 2001 (Notification: 4139/GAD/2001) |
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Jurisdictional structure | |
Federal agency | India |
Operations jurisdiction | India |
Size | 135,194.5 km2 (52,198.9 sq mi) |
Population | 25,545,198 (2011) |
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Operational structure | |
Headquarters | Raipur, Chhattisgarh |
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According to TPHRA, 1993[2] (with amendment act 2006), The Commission is entitled to perform any of the following functions:
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.