Review of Domestic Violence Act, 2005

Review of Domestic Violence Act, 2005

Implementation of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act was reviewed in the meeting of the State Ministers and Secretaries in-charge of Women and Child Development, on 16-17th June, 2010. The main issues that emerged were the need for appointment of Protection Officers with independent charge, registration of service providers and display of names and contact details of Protection Officers in Police Stations.

The State Governments are required to appoint Protection Officers, register Service Providers and notify shelter homes and medical facilities for implementation of the Act. All States/Union Territories have appointed Protection Officers. No financial assistance is being provided to the State Governments for implementation of the Act. 

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act is implemented by the States/Union Territories. The Government of India reviews with the State Governments/UT Administrations from time to time the cases filed as well as progress with regard to appointment of Protection Officers, notification of Service Providers and sensitization of implementing agencies. 

This information was given by Smt. Krishna Tirath, Minister of State for Women and Child Development (Independent Charge) in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today