Question

Q. With reference to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, consider the following statements:

Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

• A. 1 only
• B. 1 and 2 only
• C. 2 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is B 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect: The National Commission for Scheduled Castes is provided under Article 338 of the Constitution of India. Article 338 A deals with the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: As per Clause 5 of Article 338, the Commission would present to the President, annually and at such other times as the Commission may deem fit, reports upon the working of those safeguards.
• Statement 3 is correct: As per Clause 8 of Article 338 of the Constitution: The Commission shall have all the powers of a civil court trying a suit and in particular in respect of the following matters, namely:

1. summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person from any part of India and examining him on oath;
2. requiring the discovery and production of any documents;
3. receiving evidence on affidavits;
4. requisitioning any public record or copy thereof from any court or office;
5. issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses and documents;
6. any other matter which the President may by rule, determine;