4.13 This impressive array of commitments needs to be thoroughly examined by the
Central Government with a view to seeing where the country faIls short in legistatan,
and in practice. The Commission, itself, has a statutory responsibility under Section
12(f) of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 to "study treaties and oLher
international instruments on human rights and make recommendationsfor their effecive
implementation." Within the constraints of time and staff, its competing priorities and
the daily pressure of the complaints which it is handling, the Commission has constantly
been urging specific practical steps for the better fulfillment of treaty commitments.
However, the Commission realizes that its work in this regard needs to be given a
sharper focus and be pursued as a priority programme. It will seek to do so in :he
period ahead, drawing upon the best svailable expertise.