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3.18 The Administration Division looks after the establishment, administrative and related
requirements of the Chairperson and Members of the NHRC. Besides, it looks into personnel,
accounts, library and other requirements of the officers and staff of the NHRC. The work of the
Division is handled by the Joint Secretary (P&A) who is assisted by a Director, Under Secretaries,
Section Officers, Assistants and other secretarial staff.
3.19 The Media and Communication Unit under the Administration Division disseminates
information relating to the activities of the NHRC through the print and electronic media. It
brings out a bilingual monthly Newsletter ‘Human Rights’. The Publication Unit, responsible
for bringing out all the publications of the Commission, is another crucial Unit of the NHRC.
The Annual Report, NHRC English and Hindi Journal, “Know Your Right” Series are a few of
the salient publications brought out by this Unit. Furthermore, it looks into applications and
appeals received under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
Special Features
3.20 The reach of the Commission is considerably enhanced by the appointment of Special
Rapporteurs and the constitution of Core and Expert Groups. It has evolved transparent systems
and procedures for discharging its functions. The Commission has laid down procedures to
transact its own business by formulating regulations.
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