Government of India
Gov. of India
Identification of Atrocity Prone Areas
SC/ST PoA Rules 1995
Prevention of Atrocities (POA) Act, 1989
Protection of Civil Rights Rule, 1977
Protection of Civil Right (PCR) Act, 1955
POA Act
About POA Act The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 An Act to prevent the commission of offences of atrocities against the members of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes, to provide for Special Courts and the Exclusive Special Courts for the trial of such offences and for the […]
PCR Act
About PCR Act The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Protection of Civil Rights) Act, 1955 Article 17 of the Constitution of India abolished ‘untouchability’, forbade its practice in any form and made enforcement of any disability arising out of ‘untouchability’, an offence punishable in accordance with law.In accordance with this Constitutional provision, an Act […]
About Us
Vision 1.0 The PCR Act -1955 and the PoA Act -1989 are required to ensure elimination of offenses of untouchability and discriminations with active participation of civil society at large. To instil confidence in the justice system, the protection of the vulnerable and punishment of the accused is indispensable. The aforesaid two laws, inter-alia, prescribe punishment […]
National Helpline Against Atrocities (NHAA)
A Constitutional Body under Article 338 of the Constitution of India. The Commission is established with a view to provide safeguards against the exploitation of Scheduled Castes and to protect and promote their social, educational, economic and cultural interests. Register Grievance Register a Rescue Track Grievance Status New Delhi Headquarters Helpline 14566 ABOUT US About […]
Centrally Sponsored Scheme for implementation of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 and the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
About the Scheme Article 17 of the Constitution of India has abolished ‘untouchability’, and forbidden its practice in any form. Enforcement of any disability arising out of ‘untouchability, is an offence in accordance with provisions of the Protection of Civil Rights {PCR}Act, 1955, which is an Act of Parliament. Likewise, the Scheduled Castes and the […]