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Institutions and Commissions in Haryana

• The Haryana Lokayukta Act was passed in 1997, but it was canceled by Governor Mahavir Prasad on September 19, 1999.
• The Haryana Lokayukta Act, 2002 came into force on January 27, 2002.
• Lokayukta serves a 5-year term and is appointed by the Governor.
• Pritam Pal Singh was the first Lokayukta, appointed in 2011.
• The Lokayukta has the authority to investigate complaints against various officials, including the Chief Minister, members of the State Legislative Assembly, and university officials.

State Vigilance Bureau:

• Established in June 1967, initially as Special Inquiry Agency, renamed State Vigilance Bureau in 1978.
• Headed by State Vigilance Officer at the state level, with Divisional and District Vigilance Officers at lower levels.
• Bureau's office is in Panchkula.

District Vigilance Committee:

• Formed through an amendment to the Lokayukta Act.
• Consists of three members chosen by the Haryana Lokayukta.
• One member must be a retired Legal Officer, and no specific requirements for the other two members.

State Information Commission:

• Established under the State Information Commission Act, 2005.
• Headquarters located in Chandigarh.
• Members appointed by the Governor for a term of 6 years or until the age of 62.

State Election Commission:

• Responsible for directing, controlling, and supervising elections for Panchayati Raj Institutions and Municipal boards.
• Formed in Haryana on November 18, 1993.
• Headquarters situated in Panchkula, with the Commissioner appointed by the Governor.

Haryana Staff Selection Commission:

• Established on January 28, 1970, gaining statutory status on February 28, 2005.
• Formerly known as Subordinate Services Selection Board.
• Recruits staff for various Group C and D posts.
• Commission comprises a Chairman and 6 members, appointed by the Governor.

Haryana Public Service Commission:

• Set up in November 1966 under the Punjab Reorganisation Act.
• Headquarters in Panchkula.
• Recruits staff for various Group A and B posts.
• Members appointed by the Governor for a term of 6 years or until the age of 62.

Haryana Human Rights Commission:

• Established under the Protection of Human Rights Act in 1993.
• Headquarters in Chandigarh.
• Members appointed by the Governor for a term of 5 years or until the age of 70.
• Focus on human rights activities, with branches in Haryana Bhawan, New Delhi.

Haryana State Commission for Women:

• Established on December 20, 1999.
• Comprises a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and four members appointed by the Governor for a term of 3 years.
• Headquarters in Panchkula, with a focus on women's equality and protection.

Haryana Law Enforcement - Police Administration:

• The law enforcement agency for Haryana is the Haryana Police Department.
• State Crime Record Bureau, established on April 1, 1987, collects and analyzes crime-related data.
• Police Intelligence Branch, CID, operates to control crimes in the state.

Police Ranges and Districts in Haryana:

• Haryana is divided into 5 Police Ranges, with 6 Revenue Ranges and three Police Commissionerates (Faridabad, Gurugram, Panchkula).

Haryana Police Officers:

• The highest post is Director General of Police (DGP).
• Police Ranges are headed by officers not below the rank of Additional Director General (ADG).
• Districts are led by District Superintendent of Police or Deputy Commissioner of Police.
• Police stations, headed by Police Station Officers, form the basic unit.

Police Training Centres:

• Police training centers in Bhondsi (Gurugram) and Sunaria (Rohtak).
• Commando Training Complex in Newal, Karnal district.
• Haryana Police Academy in Madhuban, Karnal, offers training for officers and judicial/administrative officers.
• State Forensic Science Laboratory shifted from Rohtak to Madhuban in 1976.
• This rephrasing provides a point-to-point summary of the information regarding institutions and commissions in Haryana.