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Sikkim
State Commission for Women
The Sikkim State Commission for Women has started functioning
from November
2002
with the following eight members including Chairperson.
1. Mrs. Manita Pradhan - Chairperson
2. Mrs. R. Ongmu - Member
3. Mrs. Yon Kumari Gurung - Member
4. Miss Bishnu Subba - Member
5. Miss K.T. Lepcha - Member
6. Mrs. Kavita Chettri - Member
7. Miss A.J. Sharma (Advocate) - Member
8. Miss N. Thapa - Member Secretary
The Commission performs the following functions :
1. Make an in-depth studies on :
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The economic, Social, Health situations of the women in
the State.
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Condition in which women work in factories, establishment,
construction sites etc.
2. Compile information on instance of all offences against
women.
3. Coordinate with
the State Cell / District
Cells for atrocities against women.
4. Receive complaints on atrocities / offences against women, rehabilitation of
deserted and destitute women, atrocities on women in custody,
women forced into
prostitution etc.
5. Assist, train and orient NGOs in the State in legal counseling of poor women
and enabling such women to get legal
aid.
6. Inspect or cause to be
inspected a jail, remand home, various institution etc.
7. Perform functions in
relation to any other matter which may be referred to it by the
State Govt.
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The commission shall also have the power of the
Civil Court trying a suit in respect of the following matters
:Summoning and enforcing attendance of any person from any
part of
India and examining them on oath.
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Requiring the discovery and production of any document.
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Receiving evidence on affidavits.
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Requisitioning any public record or copy thereof from any
court or office.
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Issuing commission for the examination of witness and
documents.
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Any other matter as required may be prescribed.
This Commission is a powerful advocate for women's rights
created with the purpose of safe guarding the interest of
women all over the state. Women seeking help of the commission
may write to the Chairperson or the member secretary in the
following address:-
Chairperson,
Sikkim State Commission for Women,
Lower Secretariat,
Opposite Super Market,
Gangtok - East Sikkim
Phone no.- 223051
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