About the Organisation
The Telangana Human Rights Commission (TGHRC)is an embodiment of state concern for the promotion and protection of human rights. It was constituted in accordance with the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, which was enacted by the Government of India to establish human rights commissions at both the national and state levels. This Act mandated the establishment of the Human Rights Commissions in India. The Governor of Telangana appoints a chairperson and other members to the Telangana Human Rights Commission (TGHRC). The Chairperson of the Commission ought to be a [Chief Justice or a Judge] of a High Court who has since retired, one Member who is, or has been a Judge of a High Court or District Judge in the State with a minimum of seven years’ experience as District Judge and another Member to be appointed from among persons having knowledge of or practical experience in matters relating to human rights. The Telangana Human Rights Commission's primary responsibility is to investigate allegations of human rights abuses that have been reported within the state of Telangana. It has the authority to investigate allegations of violations of human rights committed against individuals by public servants, government agencies, or any other authority that falls under its purview. The entire state of Telangana falls under the purview of the Telangana Human Rights Commission (TGHRC).
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