Q. With reference to The Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2019, which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q. With reference to The Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2019, which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The correct option is B 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
The bill reduces the term of Office to 3 years or till the age of 70 years whichever is earlier
Statement 1 is incorrect: Amendment increases the pool of eligible candidates. Anyone who has been Chief justice of the Supreme court or the Judge of the Supreme Court can be the chairperson of NHRC.earlier only former chief justice of India could be appointed.
Statement 2 is correct: The amendment mandates the Secretary-General to exercise all the administrative and Financial powers (except Judicial functions) subject to Chairperson’s control
Statement 3 is incorrect: The Bill provides for including the chairpersons of the National Commission for Backward Classes, National Commission for the protection of Child Rights and the Chief Commissioners for Persons with Disabilities as the members of NHRC along with the existing Chairpersons of NCSC, NCST, NCW, NCM.
Explanation:
The bill reduces the term of Office to 3 years or till the age of 70 years whichever is earlier
Statement 1 is incorrect: Amendment increases the pool of eligible candidates. Anyone who has been Chief justice of the Supreme court or the Judge of the Supreme Court can be the chairperson of NHRC.earlier only former chief justice of India could be appointed.
Statement 2 is correct: The amendment mandates the Secretary-General to exercise all the administrative and Financial powers (except Judicial functions) subject to Chairperson’s control
Statement 3 is incorrect: The Bill provides for including the chairpersons of the National Commission for Backward Classes, National Commission for the protection of Child Rights and the Chief Commissioners for Persons with Disabilities as the members of NHRC along with the existing Chairpersons of NCSC, NCST, NCW, NCM.
