Section 23 of The Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017 in hindi
- (1)Every State Government shall appoint one or more Ombudsman,—
- (a)possessing such qualification and experience as may be prescribed, or
- (b)designate any of its officers not below such rank, as may be prescribed, by that Government, to exercise such powers and discharge such functions, as may be conferred on Ombudsman under this Act.
- (2)The terms and condition of the service of an Ombudsman appointed under clause (a) of sub-section (1) shall be such as may be prescribed by the State Government.
- (3)The Ombudsman appointed under sub-section (1) shall have such jurisdiction in respect of such area or areas as the State Government may, by notification, specify.
Summary
- Every State Government is required to appoint or designate one or more Ombudsman.
- The State Government can appoint someone who has prescribed qualifications and experience.
- Alternatively, the State Government can designate one of its own existing officers to act as the Ombudsman, provided they meet a prescribed minimum rank.
- The State Government prescribes the terms and conditions of service for appointed Ombudsmen.
- The State Government issues a notification to specify the exact geographical area (jurisdiction) the Ombudsman will cover.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who decides to create the position of an Ombudsman?
Every State Government is legally required to appoint one or more Ombudsman.
2. Does the Ombudsman have to be a brand new employee?
No, the government can either hire someone with specific qualifications or designate an existing government officer of a certain rank.
3. How does the public know what area the Ombudsman handles?
The State Government specifies their jurisdiction in respect of certain areas by issuing a notification.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 23 of The Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017, which authority is mandated to appoint one or more Ombudsman?
Q2.Under Section 23 of The Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017, if a State Government chooses to designate an existing officer as an Ombudsman rather than appointing a new person, what condition must be met?
Q3.Under Section 23 of The Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017, who is responsible for prescribing the terms and conditions of service for an appointed Ombudsman?
Q4.Under Section 23 of The Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017, how is the specific area of jurisdiction for an Ombudsman established?