Maharashtra State Commission for Woman

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Maharashtra State Commission for Woman
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Commission overview
FormedJanuary 25, 1993
JurisdictionState of Maharashtra
HeadquartersGruhnirman Bhavan, Mezanin Floor, Bandra (East), Maharashtra , Mumbai - 400051
Commission executive
  • vacant, (Chairperson)
WebsiteOfficial Website

The Maharashtra State Commission for Woman was established on January 25, 1993 under the Maharashtra Act, no XV of 1993.[1] The Commission consists of Chairperson; six non-official members; a Member-Secretary and Director General of Police as Ex offcio member. The Government has sanctioned staff strength of thirty-nine for the Commission.

The office of Chairperson fell vacant after Vijaya Rahatkar resigned from the post.[2]

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  1. "MAHARASHTRA STATE COMMISSION FOR WOMAN ACT". mscw.org.in.
  2. "Vijaya Rahatkar appointed Women's Commission chief". The Hindu. 11 February 2016. Retrieved 8 April 2020.