Which one among the following is not the power of the National Commission for the Scheduled Castes ?
To investigate all matters to safeguard the Scheduled Castes
To inquire into specific complaints with respect to deprivation of rights of the Scheduled Castes
To prepare reports pertaining to the welfare of the Scheduled Castes
To initiate a judicial enquiry related to the matters of the Scheduled Castes
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2021
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), established under Article 338 of the Constitution, has significant powers including investigating matters related to safeguards for SCs (A), inquiring into specific complaints of rights deprivation (B), and presenting reports to the President (C). However, the Commission does not have the power to initiate a judicial enquiry. Its powers, while investigating or inquiring into complaints, are akin to those of a civil court (summoning witnesses, requiring document production, etc.), but it does not possess the authority to conduct or initiate a judicial process or trial. Judicial powers rest with the judiciary.