Panel for scheduled castes issues notice to Keralam Chief Secretary, SPC over alleged attack on Congress MLA Ramya Haridas
Commission mandates senior officials to submit a detailed action taken report on the incident in which the MLA was involved in an altercation with fellow party workers within seven days of receiving the notice
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has issued formal notices to Kerala's Chief Secretary and State Police Chief (SPC) due to an alleged assault involving Congress legislator Ramya Haridas. The commission acted on media reports of an altercation between Haridas and fellow party workers on September 4 in Chirayinkeezhu.
The NCSC has directed these officials to submit a detailed report on their actions within seven days. They are also required to provide comprehensive information about the incident, including the date, location, police station involved, nature of the crime, and identities of the victim and accused. The commission demands details regarding the First Information Report (FIR), any legal provisions invoked, arrests made, progress towards a chargesheet or final police report, and compensation, if any, given to the victim under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
Non-compliance within the given timeframe could result in the NCSC exercising its civil court powers under Article 338, potentially issuing a formal summons for the officials to appear before the commission.
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