Section 17 of The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.
The National Council shall perform the following functions, namely:—
- (a)to advise the Central Government on the formulation of policies, programmes, legislation and projects with respect to transgender persons;
- (b)to monitor and evaluate the impact of policies and programmes designed for achieving equality and full participation of transgender persons;
- (c)to review and coordinate the activities of all the departments of Government and other Governmental and non-Governmental Organisations which are dealing with matters relating to transgender persons;
- (d)to redress the grievances of transgender persons; and
- (e)to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
Summary
- The National Council is responsible for advising the Central Government on all policies, laws, and programs related to transgender welfare.
- It monitors and evaluates how government initiatives impact the progress of transgender individuals toward equality and full inclusion.
- It coordinates and reviews the work done by all government departments and non-governmental organisations dealing with transgender issues.
- It handles and redresses the specific grievances or complaints of transgender persons.
- It carries out any other duties or functions that the Central Government may assign to it through rules.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What are the main advisory duties of the National Council under Section 17 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019?
Under Section 17 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, the Council advises the Central Government on making policies, programs, laws, and projects for transgender persons.
2. Can the National Council handle individual complaints under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019?
Yes, under Section 17 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, one of the official functions of the Council is to redress the grievances, which means solving the complaints and problems, of transgender persons.
3. How does the National Council ensure different departments work together under Section 17 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019?
Under Section 17 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, the Council is empowered to review and coordinate the activities of all government departments and non-governmental organisations that handle matters relating to transgender persons.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 17 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, the National Council is responsible for advising which level of government on policy formulation?
Q2.Under Section 17 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, which of the following is an explicit function of the National Council?
Q3.Under Section 17 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, whose activities is the National Council authorised to coordinate and review?
Q4.Under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, the National Council, which is constituted under Section 16, must perform functions under Section 17. Who has the power to prescribe additional functions for the Council under Section 17?