With reference to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), consider the following statements: 1. It is a statutory body. 2. The Chairperson of the NCSC is appointed by the President of India. 3. It has judicial powers equivalent to a civil court. 4. It also oversees functions related to the Anglo-Indian community. How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), consider the following statements:
1.It is a statutory body.
2.The Chairperson of the NCSC is appointed by the President of India.
3.It has judicial powers equivalent to a civil court.
4.It also oversees functions related to the Anglo-Indian community.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] All four

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanations –

Statement 1 is incorrect. The NCSC is a constitutional body, established under Article 338 of the Indian Constitution.

Statements 2, 3 and 4 are correct. The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and members of the NCSC are appointed by the President of India. As per Article 338(8), the NCSC has powers equivalent to a civil court while investigating matters or inquiring into complaints, such as summoning witnesses, requiring documents, and receiving evidence on affidavits. The NCSC discharges similar functions for the Anglo-Indian community as it does for Scheduled Castes, as specified in Article 338.

Source: The Hindu

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