Kerala State Human Rights Commission Internship: Guidelines, Application Process and Report Format
The Kerala State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC) provides an opportunity for students to gain practical exposure to human rights law, administrative procedures, case proceedings and institutional functioning. The internship is particularly useful for students pursuing law, human rights, political science, social sciences and related disciplines who want to understand how a statutory human rights institution function.
Internship Application Process
Students interested in undertaking an internship are required to follow the prescribed application procedure.
- Submit the internship application in the prescribed format.
- Attach a bonafide certificate or letter issued by the concerned college, university or department.
- The application should be submitted to the Secretary of the Commission.
- Internship is permitted for a maximum period of 14 days.
- Students should complete all formalities before joining the internship.
Important Internship Guidelines
Interns are expected to maintain discipline and follow the administrative rules of the Commission throughout the internship period.
- Students must wear their college uniform and identity card during the internship.
- Attendance must be recorded in the prescribed attendance register.
- Interns must remain present during the designated office hours.
- A passport-size photograph and required personal details must be entered in the register maintained by the office.
- Students must maintain proper office decorum, discipline and professional conduct.
- Interns may be required to prepare a report according to the synopsis or instructions provided by the concerned office.
- The internship report should be submitted to the designated officer before completion of the internship.
- The internship certificate is issued only after successful completion of the internship.
- Interns should collect the certificate within two weeks after completing the internship.
- Violation of internship rules may result in termination of the internship and communication of the matter to the concerned educational institution.
Internship Report Format
A properly structured internship report helps demonstrate the student’s understanding of human rights law and the functioning of the Commission. The report may contain the following sections:
- Preface
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Meaning and Importance of Human Rights
- Evolution of Human Rights in India
- Statutory Provisions Relating to Human Rights Commissions
- Structure, Qualifications, Powers and Functions of the Kerala State Human Rights Commission
- Administrative Set-up of the Commission
- Co-terminus Staff
- Administrative Staff
- Investigation Team
- Day-to-Day Internship Proceedings and Observations
- Details of Registers and Records Maintained by Different Sections
- Details of Sittings, Classes or Proceedings Attended
- Case Studies of at Least Five Disposed Cases
- Personal Evaluation and Internship Feedback
- Conclusion and Suggestions
- Appendix
Specimen Documents for the Appendix
The internship report should include specimen copies of relevant documents, wherever permitted by the institution and applicable confidentiality requirements. These may include:
- At least two petition specimens referred to in the report
- Notice issued during proceedings
- Notice seeking a report
- Model report relating to a case discussed in the internship report
- Disposal notice
- Final order
- Action Taken Report
- Official communication formats
Students should ensure that confidential or personally identifiable information contained in official records is not reproduced or disclosed without proper permission.
About Kerala State Human Rights Commission
The Kerala State Human Rights Commission is a statutory human rights institution concerned with matters relating to the protection and promotion of human rights within the State of Kerala. Its functioning provides students and researchers with an opportunity to study the practical implementation of human rights principles, institutional procedures and administrative mechanisms.
Students planning to apply should always verify the latest internship application format, eligibility requirements, office procedures and documentation requirements directly with the Commission before submitting an application.
Contact
- Address of the Office: Kerala State Human Rights Commission, Turbo Plus TOWER, PMG Junction, Thiruvananthapuram-33
- Office Number: 0471 2307263
- E-mail Address: hrckeralatvm@gmail.com
