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SC/ST Commission Seeks Speedy Justice and Fund Protection

SC/ST Commission Seeks Speedy Justice and Fund Protection
Special initiative should be taken in the disposal of SC and ST atrocity cases. Allocate SC / ST sub-plan funds to them, says State SC / ST Commission Chairman Bakki Venkataiah · thehansindia.com

Bakki Venkataiah reviewed problems faced by Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Mulugu.

He asked officials to solve atrocity cases quickly so victims can receive justice.

He said special funds for these communities must be used only for their development and welfare.

The funds should be shared according to the communities’ population.

He also asked officials to settle old land problems affecting SC and ST families.

Village meetings about civil rights should include senior officials and explain people’s rights.

Officials must finish development works in SC/ST colonies.

Eligible families should receive housing, jobs and other welfare benefits.

The commission warned that action could be taken against people who misuse funds or harass SC and ST communities.

Key facts

Review chairman
Bakki Venkataiah, chairman of the State SC/ST Commission
Meeting location
Integrated District Offices Complex, Mulugu
Cases discussed
SC/ST atrocity cases and other community-related grievances
Fund direction
SC/ST sub-plan funds must be spent on development and welfare according to population share
Land issues
Officials were directed to resolve long-pending problems affecting SC and ST families
Grievance redressal
Civil Rights Day programmes should include tahsildars, sub-inspectors and relevant department officials
Potential action
The commission warned of action over fund diversion, harassment and failure to deliver speedy justice or relief

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