SHORT ANSWER:
The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 holds public servants accountable for failing to act against discrimination and violence.
DETAILS:
- Public servants are required to register complaints and take action against atrocities committed against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
- Failure to perform their duties can lead to penalties for public servants.
- The Act mandates the establishment of special courts for speedy trials of such cases.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Public servants who neglect their duties can face imprisonment and fines.
SOURCE:
- Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
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