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Himachal: ADC directs officers to ensure timely disposal of SC/ST Atrocities cases

Dharamshala, Oct 13 (UNI) Additional Deputy Commissioner Vinay Kumar today directed officials to expedite pending cases registered under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, and ensure timely justice to victims.Chairing a meeting of the District Level Vigilance and Awareness Committee at the Deputy Commissioner's office in Kangra, he reviewed the progress of 88 cases registered under the Act and issued directions for their speedy disposal.
The meeting was informed that five cases had been settled during the last quarter, while most of the remaining cases were in the final stages of trial. Police had filed charge sheets in five cases, while investigations were underway in four others.
Vinay Kumar said protecting the rights of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and ensuring timely justice to victims remained a priority for the administration. He directed the police, prosecution and other concerned departments to work in close coordination, avoid unnecessary delays in investigations and legal proceedings, and regularly monitor pending cases.
He emphasised that delays in justice could cause considerable hardship to victims and called for effective action in accordance with the prescribed legal provisions and timelines.
Four cases approved under National Trust Act
The committee also reviewed five cases received under the National Trust Act, 1999. Four cases were approved during the meeting, while officials were directed to complete the required documentation in the remaining case to facilitate further action as per rules.
District Welfare Officer Sahil Mandla, ASP Dharamshala R. P. Jaswal, ASP Dehra Navdeep Singh, District Red Cross Society Secretary Om Prakash Sharma, District Attorney Anuj Sharma, Veena Singh from DIET and non-official members of the committee attended the meeting. UNI AR SS
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