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This Wing addresses issues related to atrocities against Scheduled Castes and the enforcement of laws like the Protection of Civil Rights Act, the Bonded Labor System (Abolition) Act, and the Minimum Wages Act. It handles complaints and conducts evaluations on these matters.
Nature of Complaints Entertained:
- Heinous Crimes: Rape, gang-rape, murder, kidnapping, or other aggravated offences under the SC/ST (PoA) Act.
- Non-Registration or Delay in FIR: Failure of police authorities to register FIRs in atrocity cases.
- Caste-Based Abuse & Humiliation: Use of caste slurs, social boycott, or public insult.
- Physical Assault & Violence: Beating, grievous hurt, or attempt to murder.
- Threats & Intimidation: Including threats to life or property.
- Arson & Destruction of Property: Targeted burning or damage to property belonging to SC persons.
- Bonded Labour & Forced Labour: Complaints under the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act.
- Non-Payment of Wages: Violation of minimum wage provisions or denial of wages to SC workers.
- Fraud & Cheating: Exploitation or deceit targeting SC individuals or communities.
- Crimes Against Children: Offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act
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This Wing is entrusted with ensuring the implementation of service safeguards for members of the Scheduled Castes in Central and State Government services as well as in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). Its primary role is to monitor compliance with reservation policies, service-related safeguards, and the protection of SC employees against discrimination.
Nature of Complaints Entertained by SSW Section:
- Service Harassment: Complaints of bias, victimization, or workplace discrimination.
- Wrongful Suspension or Termination: Unjust suspension, dismissal, or removal from service.
- Non-Implementation of Reservation Policy: Failure to implement reservation in recruitment, promotion, or roster maintenance.
- Discriminatory Disciplinary Action: Initiation of disciplinary proceedings or imposition of punishment in a discriminatory manner.
- Denial of Appointment or Promotion: Refusal to appoint/promote despite eligibility under rules or reservation provisions.
- Matters related to false caste certificates and inclusion/exclusion of castes from the Scheduled Castes list.
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This Wing is primarily responsible for matters relating to the overall development and welfare of Scheduled Castes. It monitors and reviews the implementation of various Central and State Government schemes targeted at SCs and ensures their effective execution.
Nature of Complaints Entertained:
- Land-Related Issues: Disputes regarding ownership or possession of land, non-allotment, or delay in allotment of agricultural land/plots/housing sites to eligible SC beneficiaries under Central or State schemes.
- Educational Support & Scholarships: Non-payment, delay, or irregularities in disbursement of Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarships, as well as complaints related to denial of admission or discrimination in educational institutions.
- Allotment of Commercial Opportunities: Cancellation or non-allotment of petrol pumps, gas agencies, dealerships, and other commercial licenses meant for Scheduled Caste beneficiaries.
- Implementation of Development Schemes: Non-implementation or improper implementation of the Special Component Plan (SCP), welfare schemes, and skill development programmes meant for Scheduled Castes.
- Financial Assistance: Complaints regarding delay, denial, or mismanagement in extending loans, subsidies, or financial aid under Central/State schemes.
- Housing & Basic Amenities: Non-allotment or cancellation of residential plots, housing units, or benefits under housing schemes and lack of access to basic civic amenities for Scheduled Caste colonies.
- General Grievances: Issues of neglect or discrimination in delivery of public services, denial of benefits under government welfare programmes, or other grievances affecting socio-economic development of Scheduled Castes.
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