Question Q.3GS2GS2

Though grand in their intent, the legislative measures for protection of vulnerable populations have become handicapped due to implementational bottlenecks. Comment, with special reference to Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989.

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SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act legislated with grand intent, but suffering from implementatal bottlenecks. Intent of SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act :- 1) Tackle caste violence on SC, ST 2) Against inhuman practice of forcibly, men or woman naked 3) Against caste abused hurled against SC, ST 4) Provisions of strict punishment to offenders. Implemental bottlenecks :- 1) Provisions in law are often such that they give space to delegation 2) Capacity of law and order enforcement agencies - often undermanned, huge vacancies

3Lack of awareness among public 4) Lack among SC & ST about their rights 5) Bureaucracy, Police often coming from advanced section of society 6) Not registering officers under laws, which are non-bailable Way Forward → Strict implementation of law, Essential training of bureaucrats, Awareness generation among public at large, need dignity and respect for SC & ST which is enshrined in our constitution, can be achieved with implementation of such acts.

— Abhishek O. · AIR 336

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Strict implementation of law, Essential training of bureaucrats, Awareness generation among public at large, need dignity and respect for SC & ST which is enshrined in our constitution, can be achieved with implementation of such acts.

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AIR 3362025

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GS2GS2

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Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections - Performance, Mechanisms, Laws and Institutions

Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections

Protection Laws and Vulnerable Populations

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192

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