With reference to the National Commission for Women (NCW), which of the following statements are correct? 1. Article 39A is the primary constitutional basis for the establishment of the National Commission for Women. 2. It has the powers of a civil court when investigating matters related to women's rights. 3. The term for the Chairperson of the NCW is three years or until age 65, whichever comes first. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the National Commission for Women (NCW), which of the following statements are correct?
1.Article 39A is the primary constitutional basis for the establishment of the National Commission for Women.
2.It has the powers of a civil court when investigating matters related to women’s rights.
3.The term for the Chairperson of the NCW is three years or until age 65, whichever comes first.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. The National Commission for Women was established under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990, not specifically under Article 39A. Article 39A pertains to providing free legal aid and ensuring justice, which aligns with NCW’s objectives but is not its primary constitutional basis.

Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The NCW have powers similar to those of a civil court, such as summoning and enforcing the attendance of witnesses, requiring the discovery and production of documents, and receiving evidence on affidavits. The term for the Chairperson of the NCW is three years or until they reach the age of 65, whichever comes first.

Source: AIR

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