Section 16 of The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
The provisions of section 10A of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 (22 of 1955) shall, so far as may be, apply for the purposes of imposition and realisation of collective fine and for all other matters connected therewith under this Act.
Summary
- This section gives the State Government the power to punish a whole group with a collective fine.
- It borrows rules from an older law, the Protection of Civil Rights Act of 1955, to manage these fines.
- The goal is to hold an entire community financially responsible if they support or hide an atrocity.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What kind of penalty can the State Government issue under Section 16 of the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act?
Section 16 of the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act gives the State Government the power to impose a collective fine on a group of people.
2. Under Section 16 of the Atrocities Act, which older law is used as a guideline for these fines?
Section 16 of the Atrocities Act states that the provisions of section 10A of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 will apply for imposing and collecting the fine.
3. Does Section 16 of the 1989 Act allow the Central Government to impose these specific fines?
No, Section 16 of the 1989 Act explicitly gives the power to impose collective fines to the State Government.
Test yourself
Q1.According to Section 16 of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act of 1989, which existing law's provisions are applied to realize a collective fine?
Q2.Who holds the authority to impose a collective fine under Section 16 of the Atrocities Act?
Q3.Which specific section of the Protection of Civil Rights Act of 1955 is referenced in Section 16 of the SC/ST Act?
Q4.What is the main subject matter dealt with in Section 16 of the Prevention of Atrocities Act?