West Bengal Human Rights Commission
| West Bengal Human Rights Commission পশ্চিমবঙ্গ মানব অধিকার আয়োগ | |
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| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 31 January 1995 (Notification: No. 42 & 180 HS/HRC) |
| Preceding agency | |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Federal agency | India |
| Operations jurisdiction | India |
| Size | 88,752 km2 (34,267 sq mi) |
| Population | 91,347,736 (2011) |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | Kolkata, West Bengal |
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| Website | |
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The West Bengal Human Rights Commission is a statutory body dedicated to protecting and promoting human rights in the State. West Bengal Human Rights Commission was constituted on 31st January, 1995 vide Notification No. 42-HS/HRC in accordance with the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. The subsequent Notification No. 180-HS/HRC dated 13th March,1995 set the terms and conditions of service of its Chairperson and Members. The Commission became fully operational after its 1st Chairperson and Members were appointed on the 14th March, 1995. The Commission works with a vision to creating a culture of human rights where every individual lives with dignity and respect, providing a crucial link between people and Government.