2.1.6 Management of Library
The Commission has established a documentation centre under the cooperation of Danish
Institute of Human Rights. The Danish Institute of Human Rights has contributed diverse books
on human rights to this centre. Now there are 700 books, reports, bulletins etc. in the centre.
2.1.7 Strength of Staff and Permanent Appointments
Although the strength of staff fixed for the Commission has been 46, only 25 staff are being
employed here now. As the employed staffs were found insufficient for carrying on the growing
workloads, the Commission has formed an Appointment Committee under the chairperson of
Hon'ble Member Dr. Gaurishankar Lal Das for making appointments in the permanent posts.
Besides it, the committe has been entrusted with the task of appointing employees at various
levels in contract.
2.2 Activities on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
2.2.1 System on Evaluation of Performance (karyasampadana)
In order to make the employees dedicated towards their duties, the Commission has tried to
develop a system for awarding reward and punishment to them (employees) by evaluating on
their performances.
2.2.2 Directive on Annual Action Plan
In order to implement the programmes in a planned manner, the Commission has prepared an
Annual Action Plan Directive and it is on the process of implementation.
2.2.3 Human Resource Development Directive
In order to develop the capacity and career of its employees, the Commission has prepared a
Human Resource Development Directive and it is on the process of implementation.
2.2.4 Strategic Plan of the Commission
In order to give concrete shape to the activities guaranteed by Human Rights Act, 1997, to
accomplish the Commission's activities in a planned manner and to develop human rights
oriented programmes, the Commission is on the process of preparing a plan connected with
strategic objectives and programmes.
2.2.5 Regulation on the Remuneration and Allowance of Consultancy and Special
Service
As prescribed by Clause 11 (7) of Human Rights Act, 1997, the Commission has employed
persons for consultancy and special service at different times. The Commission is facing a
difficulty because of the absence of fixed rules in regard to the remuneration of these persons.
Hence, in order to bring uniformity on the remuneration of consultancy service and special
service, it is on the process of preparing a separate regulation.
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