Section 2

Definitions.

The National Commission for Safai Karamcharis Act, 1993

  • Act 64 of 1993
  • Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
  • Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
About this Act

An Act to constitute a National Commission for Safai Karamcharis and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

All sections
    In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,--
         (a) "Chairperson" means the Chairperson of the Commission;
         (b) "Commission" means the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis constituted under section 3;
         (c) "Member" means a Member of the Commission;
         (d) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act;
         (e) "Safai Karamchari" means a person engaged in, or employed for, manually carrying human excreta or any sanitation work;
         (f) "Vice-Chairperson" means the Vice-Chairperson of the Commission.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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