Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

REPORT u/s 15 A (4) OF THE PROTECTION OF CIVIL RIGHTS ACT, 1955 FOR THE YEAR 2006

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Newspapers. 17,000 folders, booklets printed on various programmes were distributed free of cost among the masses so that people can avail benefits of schemes. Boards and hoardings were also installed highlighting provisions of the Act.
Inter-Caste Marriages
As an incentive for inter-caste marriage, a sum of Rs. 25,000/-is given to each couple where one of the spouses belongs to a Scheduled Caste. During the year, an amount of Rs. 45.00 lakh was incurred on 180 such couples.
Legal Aid
Free legal aid is provided by Punjab Legal Services Authority to the members of Scheduled Caste to file and defend a case.

5.16. RAJASTHAN

State Level SC and ST Protection Cell
A Civil Rights Cell is functioning in the Police Headquarter. This Cell has been entrusted inter-alia with the task of prevention of offences of untouchability. The Cell is headed by Superintendent of Police and works under the supervision of Inspector General of Police (Human Rights).
21 SC/ST Cells have been set up in 18 Districts, namely Jaipur, Bhilwara, Alwar Jalore, Kota, Sirohi, Jhalawar, Udaipur, Sriganganagar, Tonk, Bharatpur, Sawai Madhopur, Pali, Nagaur, Chittorgarh, Dholpur, Churu and Hanumangarh that have been identified as untouchability prone. The Cells are headed by a Deputy Superintendent of Police they have been entrusted with the task to deal with cases of untouchability
Inter-Caste Marriages
For eradication of untouchability financial assistance of Rs.5000/- was provided to inter caste married couples. As per Social Welfare Department Government order No. 36111, dated 27.11.2006, the amount of incentive has increased fr