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HOW TO FILE A COMPLAINT IN NHRC?

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Mukesh Devrari  Many commissions have been established in India, but common masses are not aware of how to file a complaint in commissions. Here is a tentative format developed by professional human rights activists. It is not necessary to write in this particular format but if justice is not delivered through the commission, it will help the complainant to take the issue convincingly to the courts.  Format of Application to Commissions -          If a complaint application goes through an organization, it carries more weight. Use official letterhead of any NGO to file an application. -          Mention the date of complaint. To, Address of the Commission Subject  – States Name + District + Village + Block + Police Station + Issue ( Police Atrocity/Caste Atrocity/Domestic Violence/Child Abuse) Sir/Madam, First Para – Who are you? In 3-4 lines you must tell about your organization. It should be a very brief introduction. Second Para – Subject