View All - 1996 Acts Section No : Acts & Ordinances HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OF SRI LANKAMarginal Notes1. This Act may be cited as the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka Act, No 21 of 1996 and shall come into operation on such date as the Minister may appoint by Order published in the Gazette (hereinafter referred to as the "appointed date").2. Establishment of Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka.3. Constitution of the Commission and term of office & c.4. Grounds for removal of members.5. Eligibility for reappointment.6. Resignation & c.7. Act or proceedings of the Commission deemed not to be invalid by reason of any vacancy.8. Remuneration of members vacancy & c.9. Meetings of the Commission.10. Functions of the Commission.11. Powers of the Commission.12. Reference by supreme court.13. Computation of time for purpose of Article 128 of the constitution.14. Commission may investigate as own motion or an complaint.15. Proceedings where infringement is not disclosed or is disclosed.16. Procedure for conciliation or mediation.17. Reference to the Supreme Court.18. Powers relating to inquires.19. Evidence before the Commission.20. Services of summons.21. Punishment for contempt.22. Appointment of the staff of the Commission.23. Members of the Commission deemed to be public servants.24. Delegation of powers.25. Appointment of public officers to the staff of the Commission.26. Protection of action.27. Commission deemed to be a scheduled institution within the meaning of the Bribery Act.28. Duty to inform Commission of arrest & c., and power of Commission to inspect to obtain information.29. Funds of the Commission.30. Commission to report.31. Regulations.32. Sinhala text to prevail in case of inconsistency.33. Interpretation.