Question

The Chairperson and members of the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission are appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of a High level committee. This committee is headed by:
1. Chief Justice of High Court
2. Chief Minister
3. Chairperson of State Legislature
4. Chief Justice of Supreme Court

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Chief Minister

The correct answer is Chief Minister.

• The Chairperson and members of the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission are appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of a High-level committee. 
• This committee is headed by Chief Minister.

• Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission has one Chairperson and 2 Members in accordance with the provisions of The Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2006.
  • The main mandate of the State Commission is to function as a watchdog for human rights in the State.
  • The Commission has an investigating agency of its own headed by a police officer, not below the rank of Inspector General.
  • It can inquire into violation of human rights related to subjects covered under state list (List II) and concurrent list (List III) in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

•  The chairperson and members are appointed by the Governor on the recommendations of a committee consisting of:
  • The chief minister as its head
  • The speaker of the Legislative Assembly
  • The state home minister and the leader of the opposition in the Legislative Assembly.
  • In the case of a state having a Legislative Council, the chairman of the Council and the leader of the opposition in the Council would also be the members of the committee.
  • A sitting judge of a High Court or a sitting District Judge can be appointed only after consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court of the concerned state.