Question : NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION .



(a) whether the Government propose to bring armed forces within the ambit of National Human Rights Commission;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if so, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

( SHRI CH. VIDYASAGAR RAO)

(a) to (c): Section 19 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 provides for the procedure with respect to the Armed Forces. Under this provision, the National Human Rights Commission may seek a report from the Central Government. After the receipt of the report, the Commission may, either not proceed with the complaint or, as the case may be, make its recommendations to the Government.