Section 21
Section 21 of Prevention of Atrocities. Subject to such rules as the Central Government may make in this ment to ensure behalf, the State Government shall take such measures as may be necessary effective imple- for the effective implementation of this Act.
(1) Subject to such rules as the Central Government may make in this ment to ensure behalf, the State Government shall take such measures as may be necessary effective imple- for the effective implementation of this Act. mentation of the Act.
(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions, such measures may include,- (i) the provision for adequate facilities, including legal aid to the persons subjected to atrocities to enable them to avail themselves of justice:
(ii) the provision for travelling and maintenance expenses to witnesses, including the victims of atrocities, during investigation and trial of offences under this Act;
(iii) the provision for the economic and social rehabilitation of the victims of the atrocities;
(iv) the appointment of officers for initiating or exercising supervision over prosecutions for the contravention of the provisions of this Act;
(v) the setting up of committees at such appropriate levels as the State Government may think fit to assist that Government in formulation or implementation of such measures;
(vi) provision for a periodic survey of the working of the provisions of this Act with a view to suggesting measures for the better implementation of the provision of this Act;
(vii) the identification of the areas where the members of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes are likely to be subjected to atrocities and adoption of such measures so as to ensure safety for such members.
(3) The Central Government shall take such steps as may be necessary to co-ordinate the measures taken by the State Governments under sub-section (1) (4) The Central Government shall, every year, place on the table of each House of Parliament a report on the measures taken by itself and by the State Governments in pursuance of the provisions of this section.
Section 21, Prevention of Atrocities (Act 33 of 1989).
Questions about Section 21
How do I find court cases under Section 21 of the Prevention of Atrocities?
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When was the Prevention of Atrocities enacted?
Prevention of Atrocities was enacted in 1989 as Act 33 of 1989. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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