GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY
PONDICHERRY WOMEN’S COMMISSION
HIGHLIGHTS OF CASES
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1. Pondicherry Women’s Commission had received a complaint from a lady for shelter. During the enquiry, Commission came to know that complainant’s grand-daughter aged about 7 years was raped by one man aged about 26 years. During the enquiry it also came to light that proper action was taken by the concerned police station, but the parents of the victim needed protection and hence they were shifted to home run by NGO’s.
2. Commission had received a complaint from group of women who borrowed money and pledged jewels. Many others were also involved in this issue and hence the matter was discussed with Hon’ble Chief Minister of Puducherry to do the needful in this issue.
3. Pondicherry Women’s Commission had received a complaint from one lady who delivered child in Puducherry Maternity Hospital, for wrong treatment by the Medical Officers. Recommendations were sent to Hon’ble Health Minister to conduct Departmental enquiry and to take immediate action.
4. Pondicherry Women’s Commission had received a representation from Dwcra’s group in Puducherry. As per their statement, Social Welfare Department has decided to give open tender for the supply of grocery items to Government Hostels / Anganwai. Many business men have applied for this. It is quite natural that poor women cannot stand in competition with business men. Pondicherry Women’s Commission has strongly recommended not to allow this practice. Only women groups should be allowed to supply this grocery items to Government Hostels and Anganwadi. This was accepted by the Government and open tender was cancelled.
5. Pondicherry Women’s Commission had received request from one lady who has a mental and physical retarded girl child at Karaikal. She is working in the Health Department and even after many requests for her transfer to Karaikal, it was not accepted by the Government. On request and recommendation of Pondicherry Women’s Commission, to Hon’ble Health Minister, the lady was transferred to Karaikal so that she can take care of her physically and mentally retarded girl child.
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