(a) whether the Government proposes to grant more powers and autonomy to the National Commission for Women;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor;
(d) the details of cases sent to the State governments including West Bengal by the National Commission for Women;
(e) the number of the cases wherein recommended action has been taken; and
(f) the details of the cases pending for action?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF
WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI RENUKA CHOWDHURY)
(a),(b)&(c) As per the existing provisions of the National
Commission for Women Act, 1990, the Commission has financial
and functional autonomy. As per Section 9(2) of the said
Act, the Commission can regulate its own procedure and the
procedure of its committees. As per Section 10 of the Act,
the Commission also has powers of a civil court trying a
suit while investigating any matter connected with
constitutional and legal safeguards for women or deprivation
of women’s rights.
(d),(e)&(f) The information is being collected and will be
laid on the Table of the House.