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Assam Human Rights Commission

The State Human Rights Commission was constituted by the Government in 1996 to address the public grievances relating to Human Rights violation as per Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 

Establishment 

April 1996

Chairman: Justice Surendra Nath Bhargava 

Member (J): Justice Tarun Chandra Das

Member (J): Shri Paramanada Kalita 

Member (NJ): Seikh Chand Mohammad 

Present Commission:

Chairman: Vacant 

Member (J): Shri Naba Kamal Bora 

Member (NJ): Vacant 

The Commission is headed by Chairman who must be a retired chief judge of a High Court.

One Judicial Member (retired judge) and one Non-Judicial Member ( retired person of any field with knowledge of Human Rights) assist the Commission.

Aggrieved persons can register their cases directly with the Commission. 

Commission can also register cases suo-moto. 

Investigation Cell

  • Investigation Cell is headed by a Director in the rank of Inspector General of Police.
  • The cell comprises of an SP, Inspector and Constables.
  • Investigation Cell investigates the cases registered with the Commission.
  • Investigation Cell is headed by a Director in the rank of Inspector General of Police.
  • The cell comprises of an SP, Inspector and Constables.
  • Investigation Cell investigates the cases registered with the Commission. 

Administration

  • Administration part is headed by a Secretary in the rank of Secretary to the Govt. of Assam.
  • He is assisted by two sets of Officers and Assistants.
  • One Set of Officers/ Assistants deputed by the Secretariat Administration Department. 
  • The other set of Officers/ Assistants are appointed by the Commission itself.  

Funds

State Government provides funds to the Commission for its functioning under Grants- in- Aid (Salary & non-salary) under the Major Head of Account “2070” which is drawn and disbursed by the Secretariat Administration (Accounts) Department in favour of the Savings Bank Account of Secretary, AHRC for making payment of salary and non salary components. 

Funds allotted to AHRC are duly audited by AG, Assam and separate audit reports are placed in Assam Legislative Assembly. 

For further information, refer to the link: Assam State Human Rights Commision: Click Here 

Address of The Assam Human Rights Commission

GMDA Building, Bhangagarh, Guwahati: 781005
Name of Secretary: Sri H. Haloi, ACS
Contact : 64357 26197
Members: Naba Kamal Bora, Retired and Session Judge