Section 27 of The prohibition of employment as manual scavengers and their rehabilitation act, 2013
Functions of the State Monitoring Committee.
The functions of the State Monitoring Committee shall be—
- (a)to monitor and advise the State Government and local authorities for effectiveimplementation of this Act;
- (b)to co-ordinate the functions of all concerned agencies;
- (c)to look into any other matter incidental thereto or connected therewith forimplementation of this Act.
Summary
- The main job is to monitor and give advice to the State Government and local authorities.
- They work to ensure the Act is being carried out effectively across the state.
- They coordinate the work being done by all the different agencies involved.
- They handle any other matters that are related to or come up because of the implementation of the Act.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who does the State Monitoring Committee advise?
They advise both the State Government and the various local authorities, like Municipalities and Panchayats.
2. Does the committee do the work themselves?
No, they mainly monitor progress, coordinate between different groups, and provide guidance.
3. What does "incidental matters" mean in Section 27?
It means they can look into any small or unexpected issues that pop up while trying to put the law into practice.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 27 of The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, which groups does the State Monitoring Committee advise for effective implementation?
2.According to Section 27 of The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, what is the committee's responsibility regarding different agencies?
3.How does the role of the State Monitoring Committee in Section 27 compare to the Vigilance Committee in Section 25?
4.Under Section 27 of The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, can the committee look into matters not explicitly listed in the Act?