The Chairperson of National Human Rights Commission is appointed by th

The Chairperson of National Human Rights Commission is appointed by the President of India on the basis of recommendations of a Committee. Who among the following heads the Committee ?

The Prime Minister of India
The Minister in charge of Home Affairs
The Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha
The Minister in charge of Law and Justice
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2023
The Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is appointed by the President of India based on the recommendations of a high-powered committee. This committee is headed by the Prime Minister of India.
– The committee recommending the appointment of the NHRC Chairperson and members is chaired by the Prime Minister.
– The committee includes the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, the Leader of the Opposition in both Houses of Parliament, and the Union Home Minister.
The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 lays down the composition of this committee responsible for recommending appointments to the NHRC. The Chairperson and members are appointed by the President based on these recommendations.
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