The State Human Rights Commission is a multi-member body.
It consists of a Chairman and two members.
It can enquire into violation of human rights only in respect of subjects mentioned in the state list and concurrent list.
The chairman should be retired Chief Justice of High Court or a member who should be serving or retired judge of the high court for the district judge in the state with a minimum of 7 years experience as a district judge and a person having knowledge of practical experience with respect to human rights.
The chairperson and members are appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Chief Minister as its head.
The chairperson and members hold office for a term of five years or until they attend the age of 70.
The members of the State Human Rights Commission are appointed by the Governor.
The members of the State Human Rights Commission can only be removed by the president.
The commission is not empowered to enquire into any matter after the expiry of one year from the date on which the act constituting a violation of human rights is alleged to have been committed.