THE SCHEDULED CASTES AND THE SCHEDULED TRIBES (PREVENTION OF ATROCITIES) ACT, 1989. ACT NO. 33 OF 1989, 11th September, 1989.
An Act to prevent the commission of offences of atrocities against the members of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes, to provide for Special Courts and the Exclusive Special Courts] for the trial of such offences and for the relief and rehabilitation of the victims of such offences and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
BE it enacted by Parliament in the Fortieth Year of the Republic of India as follows:—
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| Sections | Particulars |
| Chapter I | Preliminary |
| 1 | Short title, extent and commencement |
| 2 | Definitions |
| Chapter II | Offences Of Atrocities |
| 3 | Punishments for offences of atrocities |
| 4 | Punishment for neglect of duties |
| 5 | Enhanced punishment for subsequent conviction |
| 6 | Application of certain provisions of the Indian Penal Code |
| 7 | Forfeiture of property of certain persons |
| 8 | Presumption as to offences |
| 9 | Conferment of powers |
| Chapter III | Externment |
| 10 | Removal of person likely to commit offence |
| 11 | Procedure on failure of person to remove himself from area and enter thereon after removal |
| 12 | Taking measurements and photographs, etc., of persons against whom order under section 10 is made |
| 13 | Penalty for non-compliance of order under section 10 |
| Chapter IV | Special Courts |
| 14 | Special Court |
| 15 | Special Public Prosecutor |
| Chapter V | Miscellaneous |
| 16 | Power of State Government to impose collective fine |
| 17 | Preventive action to be taken by the law and order machinery |
| 18 | Section 438 of the Code not to apply to persons committing an offence under the Act |
| 19 | Section 360 of the Code or the provisions of the Probation of Offenders Act not to apply to persons guilty of an offence under the Act |
| 20 | Act to override other laws |
| 21 | Duty of Government to ensure effective implementation of the Act |
| 22 | Protection of action taken in good faith |
| 23 | Power to make rules |
| The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Rules, 1951 | |
| 1 | Short title and commencement |
| 2 | Definitions |
| 3 | Precautionary and preventive measures |
| 4 | Supervision of prosecution and submission of report |
| 5 | Information to police officer in-charge of a police station |
| 6 | Spot inspection by officers |
| 7 | Investigating Officer |
| 8 | Setting up of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Protection Cell |
| 9 | Nomination of Nodal Officer |
| 10 | Appointment of a Special Officer |
| 11 | Traveling allowance, daily allowance, maintenance expenses and transport facilities to the victim of atrocity, his or her dependant and witnesses |
| 12 | Measures to be taken by the District Administration |
| 13 | Selection of officers and other staff members for completing the work relating to atrocity |
| 14 | Specific responsibility of the State Government |
| 15 | Contingency plan by the State Government |
| 16 | Constitution of State-level vigilance and monitoring committee |
| 17 | Constitution of District-level vigilance and monitoring committees |
| 18 | Material for annual report |
| Annexure I | |
| Schedule | |