Section 15A of PCRA : Section 15A: Duty Of State Government To Ensure That The Rights Accruing From The Abolition Of "Untouchability" May Be Availed Of By The Concerned Persons

Explanation using Example

Imagine a small village where certain community members are not allowed to draw water from the public well due to their caste, a practice which is a form of "untouchability". Under Section 15A of The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955, the State Government is required to ensure that these community members can exercise their right to access the well.

As part of the measures, the State Government might:

• Provide legal aid to the affected persons to help them file a case against the individuals enforcing untouchability.
• Appoint a special officer to oversee the situation and ensure that legal actions are taken against those practicing untouchability.
• Establish a special court that deals promptly with cases of untouchability to deter such practices through speedy trials.
• Create a local committee comprising members from various communities to monitor the situation and advise the government on effective strategies.
• Conduct surveys to assess the prevalence of untouchability practices and the effectiveness of the measures taken to combat them.
• Identify specific areas within the village where untouchability is practiced and implement targeted actions to eliminate such practices.

The Central Government would then coordinate these efforts and report annually to Parliament on the progress made in eradicating untouchability.