As per Rule 7(1) of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Rules, 1995, framed under the Act of 1989, the investigating officer is required to complete the investigation in a case registered under the Act ordinarily within thirty days. This timeframe is set to ensure speedy investigation of atrocities committed against members of SC/ST communities.
In how many days will the investigating officer submit his report for the offences committed under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989?
Asked in MPPSC CS Prelims 2017 · Topic: Special Provision for Certain Classes (Special provisions for Scheduled Castes (SCs))
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