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| Assam Human Rights Commission असम मानवाधिकार आयोग | |
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| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 19 March 1996 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Federal agency | India |
| Operations jurisdiction | India |
| Size | 78438 km2 |
| Population | 31,205,576 (2011) |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | Guwahati, Assam |
| Agency executives |
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| Website | |
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The Assam Human Rights Commission (India) was constituted on 19 March 1996. [1]
The State Human Rights Commission was constituted by the Government of India in 1996 to address the public grievances relating to Human Rights violations as per the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
| As Formed | Current | |
|---|---|---|
| Chairman | Justice Surendra Nath Bhargava | Vacant |
| Member (J) | Justice Tarun Chandra Das | Shri Naba Kamal Bora |
| Member (J) | Shri Paramanada Kalita | Vacant |
| Member (NJ) | Seikh Chand Mohammad | Vacant |
The Investigation Cell is headed by a Director in the rank of Inspector General of Police. The cell comprises an SP, Inspector and Constables. The Investigation Cell investigates the cases registered with the Commission.
The administration is headed by a Secretary in the rank of Secretary to the Government of Assam. He is assisted by two sets of Officers and Assistants; one set of Officers / Assistants is deputed by the Secretariat Administration Department and the other set of Officers / Assistants are appointed by the Commission itself.
The State Government provides funds to the Commission for its functioning under Grants-in-Aid (Salary & non-salary) under the Major Head of Account "2070" which is drawn and disbursed by the Secretariat Administration (Accounts) Department in favor of the Savings Bank Account of Secretary, AHRC for making payment of salary and non salary components.
Funds allotted to AHRC are duly audited by AG, Assam and separate audit reports are placed in Assam Legislative Assembly.
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