Section 22: Appointment of Chairperson and [Members] [Substituted by Act 43 of 2006, Section 13, for "other Members" (w.e.f. 23.11.2006).] of State Commission

Q: What does Section 22 of The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (PHRA) deal with?

Section 22 PHRA pertains to "Appointment of Chairperson and [Members] [Substituted by Act 43 of 2006, Section 13, for "other Members" (w.e.f. 23.11.2006).] of State Commission". It is part of the The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 22 of The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (PHRA) governs appointment of Chairperson and [Members] [Substituted by Act 43 of 2006, Section 13, for "other Members" (w.e.f. 23.11.2006).] of State Commission. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 22 PHRA still in force?

Yes, Section 22 of the The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 22 PHRA?

धारा 22 PHRA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 22 of the The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. Section 22 of The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (PHRA) governs appointment of Chairperson and [Members] [Substituted by Act 43 of 2006, Section 13, for "other Members" (w.e.f. 23.11.2006).] of State Commission. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 22 PHRA?

Dhara 22 PHRA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 22 of the The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 22 of The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (PHRA) governs appointment of Chairperson and [Members] [Substituted by Act 43 of 2006, Section 13, for "other Members" (w.e.f. 23.11.2006).] of State Commission. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 22 of The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993?

Cite as: "Section 22, The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (PHRA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, § 22 (India).

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(1)

The Chairperson and [Members] [Substituted by Act 43 of 2006, Section 13, for "other Members " (w.e.f. 23.11.2006).] 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 (c) Minister in-charge of the Department of Home in that State (d) Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly Member:

(2)

No appointment of a Chairperson or a Member of the State Commission shall be invalid merely by reason of [any vacancy of any Member in the Committee referred to in sub-section (1)] [Substituted by Act 43 of 2006, Section 13, for "any vacancy in the Committee " (w.e.f. 23.11.2006).].