Section 25 of The prohibition of employment as manual scavengers and their rehabilitation act, 2013
Functions of Vigilance Committee.
The functions of Vigilance Committee shall be—
- (a)to advise the District Magistrate or, as the case may be, the Sub-DivisionalMagistrate, on the action which needs to be taken, to ensure that the provisions of thisAct or of any rule made thereunder are properly implemented;
- (b)to oversee the economic and social rehabilitation of manual scavengers;
- (c)to co-ordinate the functions of all concerned agencies with a view to channelise adequate credit for the rehabilitation of manual scavengers;
- (d)to monitor the registration of offences under this Act and their investigationand prosecution
Summary
- The Vigilance Committee gives advice to the District Magistrate or the Sub-Divisional Magistrate.
- This advice focuses on how to properly follow the rules of the Act.
- The committee supervises both the social and economic rehabilitation of former manual scavengers.
- They coordinate with different agencies to make sure there is enough money and credit for rehabilitation.
- They keep a close watch on how crimes under this Act are registered, investigated, and taken to court.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who does the Vigilance Committee help?
They primarily advise the District Magistrate or Sub-Divisional Magistrate to ensure the law is being followed correctly.
2. What kind of rehabilitation do they look after?
They oversee both social rehabilitation, which involves dignity and community standing, and economic rehabilitation, which involves jobs and income.
3. Do they get involved with the police?
Yes, they monitor the registration and investigation of offences to make sure the legal process is working.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 25 of The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, what is a primary role of the Vigilance Committee regarding crimes?
2.How does Section 25 of The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 describe the committee's role in helping people find new work?
3.According to Section 25 of The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, what type of rehabilitation does the committee oversee?
4.Based on Sections 24 and 25 of The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, who receives direct advice from the Vigilance Committee?