Section 16 of The Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005
- (1)The Commission shall submit an annual report to the Central Government and to the State Government concerned and may at any time submit special reports on any matter which, in its opinion, is of such urgency or importance that it should not be deferred till submission of the annual report.
- (2)The Central Government and the State Government concerned, as the case maybe, shall cause the annual and special reports of the Commission to be laid before each House of Parliament or the State Legislature respectively, as the case may be, along with a memorandum of action taken or proposed to be taken on the recommendations of the Commission and the reasons for non-acceptance of the recommendations, if any, within a period of one year from the date of receipt of such report.
- (3)The annual report shall be prepared in such form, manner and contain such details as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
Summary
- The child rights protection commission must prepare and submit an annual report to the Central Government and the relevant State Government.
- The commission can submit special reports on urgent or highly important matters that cannot wait for the regular annual report.
- The Central Government and the concerned State Government must present these reports to their respective legislatures within one year of receipt.
- Each report presented to a legislature must include an official memorandum detailing any action taken or proposed on the recommendations.
- If any recommendation of the commission is not accepted by the government, the official memorandum must explain the reasons for this non-acceptance.
- The Central Government has the authority to prescribe the exact form, manner, and details that must be included in the annual report.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Where does the National Commission submit its annual report under Section 16 of the child rights protection act?
Under Section 16 of the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005, the Commission must submit its annual report to the Central Government as well as the specific State Government concerned.
2. Can the child rights Commission send reports other than the annual report under Section 16?
Yes, under Section 16 of the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005, the Commission may submit special reports at any time on any matter that is too urgent or important to be delayed until the annual report.
3. What is the deadline for the government to present Section 16 reports to the legislature under the child rights act?
Under Section 16 of the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005, the Central Government or State Government must present the reports before Parliament or the State Legislature within a period of one year from the date they receive the report.
4. Must the government accept all recommendations in reports submitted under Section 16 of the child rights act?
No, the government does not have to accept every recommendation, but under Section 16 of the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005, they must submit a memorandum explaining the reasons for not accepting any recommendation when they present the report to the legislature.
Test yourself
Q1.Who must the Commission submit its annual reports to under Section 16 of the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005?
Q2.What is the maximum time limit for a government to present the Commission's reports to its legislature under Section 16 of the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005?
Q3.If a government decides not to accept a recommendation made by the Commission under Section 16 of the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005, what action is legally required?
Q4.Under what circumstance can the Commission submit a special report rather than waiting for the yearly schedule under Section 16 of the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005?