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Which of the following are the functions of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes? 1) Providing Constitutional protection to Scheduled Castes 2) Investigating any case that violates the interests of Scheduled Castes 3) Submitting a report to the Prime Minister related to the protection of Scheduled Castes 4) Presenting to the President, annually and at such other times as the Commission may deem fit, reports upon the working of those safeguards
тАЛ Only 1, 3 and 4
Only 1, 2 and 3
Only 1, 2 and 4
Only 2, 3 and 4
Only 1, 2 and 4
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) is a constitutional body established under Article 338. Its primary functions include monitoring the working of constitutional safeguards provided for SCs, investigating complaints regarding the deprivation of their rights, and reporting annually or as necessary to the President of India.
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) is a constitutional body established under Article 338. Its primary functions include monitoring the working of constitutional safeguards provided for SCs, investigating complaints regarding the deprivation of their rights, and reporting annually or as necessary to the President of India.
Article 338 of the Indian Constitution, which was amended by the 89th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003, bifurcating the former National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes into two separate bodies.
The NCSC consists of a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson, and three other members appointed by the President.
The Commission has the powers of a civil court while investigating any matter or inquiring into any complaint.
The Union and State governments are required to consult the NCSC on all major policy matters affecting Scheduled Castes.
Statement 3 is incorrect because the NCSC is mandated to submit reports to the President of India, not the Prime Minister.
The President causes these reports to be laid before each House of Parliament, along with a memorandum explaining the action taken on the recommendations.
The Commission has the authority to participate and advise on the planning process of socio-economic development for Scheduled Castes.
The 89th Amendment Act of 2003 established the independent National Commission for Scheduled Castes and National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (Article 338A).
C is correct тАФ The NCSC reports to the President, not the Prime Minister, making statements 1, 2, and 4 the accurate functions.
Always link the NCSC with Article 338A (NCST) and Article 338B (NCBC) to compare their structural similarities and the specific constitutional amendments that created them.