Appointment of Chairperson in the State Human Rights Commission for Certain Period under the Protection of Human Rights Act
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Public Department (Human Rights), issued G.O. Ms. No.701, Public (Human Rights), dated 30th December 2020, appointing retired Justice S. Baskaran as Chairperson of the State Human Rights Commission, Tamil Nadu. The appointment fills an existing vacancy and lasts for three years or until he reaches seventy years of age, whichever occurs first, starting from the date he assumes charge.
What the notification does
G.O. Ms. No.701, Public (Human Rights), dated 30th December 2020, appoints retired Justice S. Baskaran as Chairperson of the State Human Rights Commission, Tamil Nadu. The appointment was made by the Governor of Tamil Nadu to fill the existing vacancy in that office.
The appointment takes effect from the date on which retired Justice S. Baskaran assumes charge. The notification does not provide that date.
Legal authority
The Governor of Tamil Nadu made the appointment using the powers conferred under Section 22(1) of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, described in the notification as Central Act 10 of 1994 and as amended by Central Act 19 of 2019.
The Government of Tamil Nadu published the appointment in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary on 30th December 2020. It appears in Part II, Section 2, under notifications or orders issued by Secretariat Departments that are of interest to a section of the public.
Who is affected
G.O. Ms. No.701 directly concerns retired Justice S. Baskaran and the office of Chairperson of the State Human Rights Commission, Tamil Nadu. It also formally identifies who has been appointed to lead the Commission for the stated period.
For property buyers, owners and land professionals, the notification does not create or change any rule concerning land ownership, registration, planning, development, property transfers or land use. Its subject is limited to the appointment of the Commission's Chairperson.
Key provisions
- Retired Justice S. Baskaran is appointed as Chairperson of the State Human Rights Commission, Tamil Nadu.
- The appointment fills an existing vacancy.
- The term is three years from assumption of charge, unless he reaches seventy years of age earlier.
- The appointment begins on the date he assumes charge, not necessarily on the Gazette publication date.
- The notification was signed by K. Shanmugam, Chief Secretary.
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Common questions
Does this notification change any Tamil Nadu land or property rule?
No land or property rule is stated. The notification only appoints the Chairperson of the State Human Rights Commission, Tamil Nadu.
Who was appointed as Chairperson of the State Human Rights Commission?
The Governor of Tamil Nadu appointed retired Justice S. Baskaran as Chairperson.
How long does the appointment last?
The appointment lasts for three years or until retired Justice S. Baskaran reaches seventy years of age, whichever happens first.
When does the appointment take effect?
It takes effect from the date on which retired Justice S. Baskaran assumes charge. The notification does not state the actual assumption date.
