.....above the age of eighteen years who is found guilty of having committed in offence under this Act. Apply to persons guilty of an offence under the Act. Act to override other laws.- 20. Save as otherwise provided in this Act, the provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force or any custom or usage or any instrument having effect by virtue of any such law. Duty of Government to ensure effective implementation of the Act.- 21. (1) Subject to such rules as the Central Government may make in this behalf, the State Government shall take such measures as may be necessary for the effective implementation of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generally of the fore going provisions, such measures may include - (i) the provision for adequate facilities, including legal aid, to the persons subjected to atrocities to enable them to avail themselves of justice; (ii) the provision for traveling and maintenance expenses to witnesses, including the victims of atrocities, during investigation and trial of offences under this Act; (iii) the provision for the.....
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