VIGILANCE COMMITTEESCentral

Section 30 of The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013

The functions of the Central Monitoring Committee shall be,—

(a)to monitor and advise the Central Government and State Government foreffective implementation of this Act and related laws and programmes;
(b)to co-ordinate the functions of all concerned agencies;
(c)to look into any other matter incidental to or connected with implementationof this Act.

Summary

The committee monitors and advises both the Central and State Governments.
They ensure the Act and other related laws and programmes are working effectively.
They coordinate the work of all agencies involved in the implementation.
They can look into any other matters that are connected to or pop up because of the implementation of the Act.

Practical examples

1In August 2024, the Central Monitoring Committee reviewed a new housing scheme and advised the State of Bihar to ensure it aligned with the rehabilitation requirements of the 2013 Act.

2The committee met in December 2024 to coordinate between the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation to ensure funds for new cleaning technology were reaching the correct local departments.

FAQ

1. What is the main purpose of the Central Monitoring Committee?

Their job is to oversee how the law is being applied across the entire country and to give advice to governments.

2. Does this committee only look at the 2013 Act?

No, they can also look at other related laws and programmes that affect manual scavengers.

3. Who do they give advice to?

They provide advice to both the Central Government and the various State Governments.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 30 of The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, which governments does the Central Monitoring Committee advise?

Q2.According to Section 30 of The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, what can the committee monitor besides this specific Act?

Q3.Under Section 30 of The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, what is the committee's role regarding "concerned agencies"?

Q4.If a new issue arises that is connected to the implementation of the Act but not specifically listed, can the Central Monitoring Committee handle it under Section 30 of The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013?

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