Police must register a First Information Report (FIR) immediately upon receiving a complaint of a cognizable offence under this Act, without a preliminary inquiry.
Complaints can be lodged online through the NCSC Portal . Complaint | National Helpdesk for Prevention of Atrocities
You can register complaints and track their status on the Official NHAPOA Portal .
If you are looking to report an atrocity or follow up on a case, the following official channels are available:
Investigations must be conducted by an officer not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) .
The "PoA Rules, 1995" were established to implement the . Key provisions often referenced in compliance reports include:
Rule 12 provides specific norms for immediate financial relief to victims or their families. Reporting a Violation