CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE COMMISSION

Sec. 21 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, as amended by the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment)Act, 2006 under Chapter V, lays down that the State Government may constitute a Human Rights Commission which shall consist of

1. A Chairperson who has been a Chief Justice or Judge of a High Court
2. 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
3. One Member to be appointed from amongst persons having knowledge of, or practical experience in, matters relating to human rights

There shall be a Secretary who shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the State Commission amd shall subject to control of the Chairperson, exercise all administrative and financial powers of the state commission.