While dealing with complaints of violation of human rights by members

While dealing with complaints of violation of human rights by members of the armed forces, the National Human Rights Commission shall adopt which of the following procedures ?

1. It may, either on its own motion or on receipt of a petition, seek a report from the Central Government.
2. After the receipt of the report, it may proceed with complaints and make its recommendations to that Government.
3. The Central Government shall inform the Commission of the action taken on the recommendation within three months or within the time extended by the Commission.

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1 only

1 and 2 only

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3 only

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2022

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The correct answer is (C) 1, 2 and 3.

Section 21 of The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, specifically outlines the procedure to be followed by the National Human Rights Commission when dealing with complaints regarding the violation of human rights by members of the armed forces. All three steps listed in the question are part of this procedure: seeking a report from the Central Government (either on its own motion or on a petition), making recommendations to the Central Government after receiving the report, and the Central Government being required to inform the Commission of the action taken on the recommendations within a specified timeframe (usually three months or extended time).

Unlike inquiries into complaints against civilian authorities, where the Commission has powers of a civil court, its jurisdiction over complaints against the armed forces is more restricted. It primarily functions in a recommendatory capacity after seeking a report from the Central Government. This special procedure reflects the distinct nature of the armed forces.

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