Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993
22.Appointment
of Chairperson and other Members of State Commission.-
(1)
The Chairperson and other Members shall be appointed by the Governor by warrant
under his hand and seal:
Provided
that every appointment under this
sub-section shall be made after obtaining the recommendation of a Committee
consisting of-
(a)
the Chief Minister -chairperson;
(b)
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly -member.
(c)
Ministers in-charge of the Department of Home in that State -member;
(d) Leader of the Opposition in the legislative Assembly - member
Provided
further that where there is a
Legislative Council in a State, the Chairman of that Council and the Leader of
the opposition in that Council shall also be members of the Committee:
Provided
also that not sitting Judge of a High
court or a sitting district judge shall be appointed except after consultation
with the Chief Justice of the High court of the concerned State.
(2)
No appointment of a Chairperson or a Member of the State Commission shall be
invalid merely by reason of any vacancy in the committee.