Legal Status
The Commission is an independent legal entity with
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a separate seal, possessing power to sue and suit
against and to make undertakings in its own
capacity.
Composition of
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a.
The Commission shall consist of 5 (Five) members.
b.
As per subsection (a) members of the Commission
the Commission
shall be appointed from human rights organisations
and among persons who are active in promoting
human rights in social and technical fields such as
religion, law, society, economy and health.
Appointment of
5.
a.
As per subsection (b), members of the Commission
shall be appointed by the President on the advice of
Members
the People’s Majlis.
b.
As per subsection (a), advice of the People’s Majlis
shall be sought as follows;
1.
The president shall propose to the People’s Majlis in
writing when a new member is to be appointed to
the Commission.
2.
When members need to be appointed to the
Commission, the names and profiles of at least the
required number of members to be appointed shall
be provided to the People’s Majlis.
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