Section 27: Officers and other staff of the State Commission

Q: What does Section 27 of The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (PHRA) deal with?

Section 27 PHRA pertains to "Officers and other staff of the State Commission". It is part of the The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 27 of The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (PHRA) governs officers and other staff of the State Commission. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 27 PHRA still in force?

Yes, Section 27 of the The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 27 PHRA?

धारा 27 PHRA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 27 of the The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. Section 27 of The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (PHRA) governs officers and other staff of the State Commission. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 27 PHRA?

Dhara 27 PHRA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 27 of the The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 27 of The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (PHRA) governs officers and other staff of the State Commission. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 27 of The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993?

Cite as: "Section 27, 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, § 27 (India).

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(1)

The State Government shall make available to the Commission

(a) an officer not below the rank of a Secretary to the State Government who shall be the Secretary of the State Commission; and

(b) such police and investigative staff under an officer not below the rank of an Inspector General of Police and such other officers and staff as may be necessary for the efficient performance of the functions of the State Commission.

(2)

Subject to such rules as may be made by the State Government in this behalf, the State Commission may appoint such other administrative, technical and scientific staff as it may consider necessary.

(3)

The salaries, allowances and conditions of service of the officers and other staff appointed under sub-section (2) shall be such as may be prescribed by the State Government.