What does GHRC mean in COMMISSIONS

The Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) is an autonomous body set up to protect and promote the rights of citizens by monitoring the observance of human rights in the Indian State of Goa. The GHRC works to ensure that all departments, including police, judiciary and others, are following constitutional principles and take immediate steps to address any violation.

The GHRC has various functions under its jurisdiction such as accepting complaints of human rights violations, conducting investigations into incidents of human rights abuses, providing legal assistance to victims and families, providing compensation for identified victims or those affected due to violation of their human rights, among other things.

Complaints about any alleged violation of human rights can be filed with GHRC by anyone. Individuals may file a complaint even on behalf of another person whose human rights have been violated.

Yes. Complaints must be filed within one year from the date on which the incident took place and should contain detailed information about the incident as well as contact details of both parties involved in the dispute.

Complaints can be submitted either through post or directly by visiting the office in person during office hours. You may also submit your complaint online or via email/fax if available.

No, there is no fee for filing a complaint with GHRC. All queries will be addressed free of charge.

After receiving your complaint, it will be reviewed by an internal committee who will decide if further action needs to be taken such as appointing an investigator or hearing witnesses. Depending on how complex your case is, this process may take up to 3 months before you receive any updates on your case.

This depends on various factors such as type of violation reported and complexity of inquiry required for proper resolution. It could take anywhere between 4-6 months for your case to get resolved but timescales could vary accordingly.

No, not necessarily; Only cases where adjudication is required will proceed towards court proceedings however many cases are solved through other methods like mediation between parties involved in conflict.

Yes, you may file an appeal against any decision made byGHRC within 60 days from when you received its decision letter, via post or online depending upon availability while providing necessary documentary proof/evidence that could help review commission’s ruling.