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Which body has the constitutional mandate to investigate all matters relating to the safeguards provided for Scheduled Castes under the Constitution?
Question

Which body has the constitutional mandate to investigate all matters relating to the safeguards provided for Scheduled Castes under the Constitution?

A.

National Commission for Minorities

B.

National Human Rights Commission

C.

National Commission for Scheduled Castes

D.

Election Commission of India

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) National Commission for Scheduled Castes.
• Constitutional Article: Article 338
• Mandate: Investigation and monitoring of SC safeguards
• Reports submitted to: President of India
• Nature: Constitutional body
Information Booster:
• Formed after 89th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003
• Came into effect: 2004
• Composition: Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, 3 Members
• Ministry: Social Justice and Empowerment
Additional Information:
• National Commission for Scheduled Tribes: Article 338A
• Article 46: Promotion of SC educational and economic interests
• NCSC has civil court powers for inquiry

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