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Chapter: 8th Social Science : Civics : Chapter 4 : Human Rights and UNO
Human Rights Commission
Human Rights Commission
The Economic and Social Council
(ECOSOC), a principal organ of the United Nations was empowered to setup a
commission for the promotion of human rights. National level and State level human
rights commissions were established to ensure the protection of human rights.
a. National Human Rights Commission
(NHRC)
The National Human Rights Commission
(NHRC) of India was established on 12th October, 1993. It is an independent
statutory, and non-constitutional body. Its headquarter is located in New
Delhi. NHRC is a multi-member body which consists of a Chairperson and other
members. The President appoints the Chairperson and other members. They are
appointed for 5 years or till the age of 70 years whichever is earlier. NHRC
has five divisions. Law Division, Investigation Division, Policy Research &
Programmes Division, Training Division and Administrative Division. The
National Human Rights Commission is responsible for the protection and promotion
of human rights in India.
b. State Human Rights Commission
(SHRC)
The State Human Rights Commission of
Tamil Nadu was formed on 17th April, 1997.It functions at the state level. It
consists of three members including a Chairperson. A state Human Rights
Commission can inquire into violation of human rights related to subjects
covered under State list and Concurrent list in the seventh schedule of the
Indian Constitution. (not if NHRC already enquiring)
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