The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act,1989 (Bare Act)/ Universal Law Publishing

THE SCHEDULED CASTES AND THE SCHEDULED TRIBES (PREVENTION OF ATROCITIES) ACT, 1989 .
Introduction " . . . 1
CHAPTER I
PRELIMINARY
Sections
1. Short title, extent and coirunencement . . . 3
; 2. Definitions
CHAPTER II
OFFENCES OF ATROCITIES
3. Punishments for offences of atrocities 4. Punishment for neglect of duties 5. Enhanced punishment for subsequent conviction 6^ Application of certain provisions of the Indian Penal Code 7. Forfeiture of property of certain persons
8. Presumption as to offences 9. Conferment of powers
CHAPTER III >
EXTERNMENT i, . 10. Removal of person likely to commit offence . . 'I'-i- . 8 11. Procedure on failure of person to remove himself from area and enter thereon after removal . . -. 8 12. Taking measurements and photographs, etc., of persons against whom order under section 10 is made . . . 9 13. Penalty for non-compliance of order under section 10 . . , 9
CHAPTER IV I SPECIAL COURTS , j , . , 14. Special court • . • . _ g 15. Special Public Prosecutor , M f \<.\A >'i," ^
CHAPTER V MISCELLANEOUS i iv-jni 16. Power of State Government of impose collective fine . . . 10 17. Preventive action to be taken by the law and order machinery, .f; >:.| - 11 18. Section 438 of the Code not to apply to persons committing . . an offence under the Act . ■ 19. Section 360 of the Code or the provisions of the Probation of Offenders Act not to apply to persons guilty of an offence under the Act 20. Act to override other laws 21. Duty of Government to ensure effective implementation of the Act 22. Protection of action taken in good faith
23. Power to make rules

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THE SCHEDULED CASTES AND THE SCHEDULED TRIBES (PREVENTION OF ATROCITIES) RULES, 1995
Rules

Short title and commencement
Definitions
Precautionary and preventive measures Supervision of Prosecution and Submission of Report Information to Police Officer in-charge of a Police Station
Spot inspection by officers Investigating Officer Setting up of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled
Tribes Protection Cell
Nomination of Nodal Officer
Appointment of a Special Officer Travelling allowance, daily allowance, maintenance expenses and transport facilities to the victim of atrocity, his or her dependent and witnesses
Measures to be taken by the District Administration Selection of officers and other staff members for completing the work relating to atrocity Specific responsibility of the State Government Contingency plan by the State Government Constitution of State-level vigilance and monitoring committee. Constitution of District-level vigilance and monitoring committee Material for annual report
ANNEXUREI SCHEDULE.—Norms for relief amount ANNEXURE //.—Uniform definitions of the physically handicapped APPENDIX I. Composition of committees to recommend Standard definitions of disabilities APPENDIX 11.— Visually handicapped APPENDIX III— Visual impairment disability categories based on its severity and proposed disability percentages appendix IV.— RecommendaHons about the categories and the tests required Guidelines for evaluation of various disabilities appendix VI.—Mental disorders the national commission for the scheduled tribes (SPECIFICATION OF OTHER FUNCTIONS) RULES, 2005
1. Short title and commencement

RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION
FOR SCHEDULED CASTES

CHAPTER I
GENERAL
Constitutional Provisions
CHAPTER 11
DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND ALLOCATION OF WORK
Chairperson
Vice-Chairperson
Members
Secretary
Joint Secretary
CHAPTER III
Investigation and Inquiry by the Commission
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
Meetings of the Commission
9.0 Sittings of the Commission
CHAPTER VI
10.0 Ehities of the State Offices of the Comnussion
CHAPTER VII
11.0 Advisory Role of the Conunission
12.0 Interaction with the Planning Commission
13.0 Interaction of the State Offices with the State Governments 14.0 Research/Studies/Surveys/Evaluation
CHAPTER VIII
15.0 Monitoring Functions of the Commission
16.0 Follow-up action
CHAPTER IX
17.0 Non-formal actions by the Commission 18.0 Applicability of rules, etc., of the Central Government
19.0 Use of Staff cars
20.0 Decision on matters not specified in these rules FORM I.—Notice for collecting basic facts
FORM n.—Summons FORM ra.—Warrant of arrest of witness