4 21995/2021/MCP Contents Sections : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Pages CHAPTER-I Preliminary Short title, extent and commencement. 5 Definitions. 5 CHAPTER-II The National Human Rights Commission Constitution of a National Human Rights Commission. 6 Appointment of Chairperson and other Members. 7 Resignation and removal of Chairperson and Members. 7 Term of office of Chairperson and Members. 8 Member to act as Chairperson or to discharge his 8 functions in certain circumstances. Terms and conditions of service of Chairperson and Members 8 Vacancies, etc., not to invalidate the proceedings of the Commission 9 Procedure to be regulated by the Commission. 9 Officers and other staff of the Commission. 9 CHAPTER-III Functions and Powers of the Commission Functions of the Commission. 9 Powers relating to inquiries. 10 Investigation. 11 Statement made by persons to the Commission. 11 Persons likely to be prejudicially affected to be heard. 12 CHAPTER-IV Procedure Inquiry into complaints. 12 Steps during and after inquiry. 12 Procedure with respect to armed forces. 13 Annual and special reports of the Commission. 13 3