Which of the following statements in the context of the National Commi...
- In the Mandal case judgment (1992), the Supreme Court directed the central government to constitute a permanent statutory body to examine the complaints of under inclusion, overinclusion, or non-inclusion of any class of citizens in the list of backward classes. Accordingly, the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) was established in 1993.
- The 102nd Amendment Act of 2018 conferred a constitutional status on the Commission and inserted a new Article 338-B specific for NCBC.
- The Commission consists of a chairperson, a vice-chairperson, and three other members.
- They are appointed by the President.
- Their conditions of service and tenure of office are also determined by the President.
- NCBC presents an annual report to the President. It can also submit a report as and when it thinks necessary.
- The main function of the commission is to investigate and monitor all matters relating to the constitutional and other legal safeguards for the socially and educationally backward classes (OBCs).
- National Commission for SCs (NCSC) has to investigate all matters relating to the constitutional and other legal safeguards for the Anglo-Indian Community and report to the President upon their working.
- Till 2018, the NCSC was also required to discharge similar functions with regard to the other backward classes (OBCs). It was relieved from this responsibility by the 102nd Amendment Act of 2018. Hence option (b) is the correct answer.
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Which of the following statements in the context of the National Commi...
The correct answer is option 'B', which states that the NCBC investigates the matters of constitutional and legal safeguards for both the OBCs (Other Backward Classes) and Anglo-Indians.
Explanation:
The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) is a constitutional body that was established on 14th August 1993 with the aim of addressing the issues of social, educational and economic backwardness of the backward classes in India. It acts as a statutory body under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Functions and Powers of NCBC:
1. The NCBC investigates and examines all matters related to the constitutional and legal safeguards for the backward classes.
2. It advises the central government on the inclusion or exclusion of any class of citizens as a backward class in the list.
3. The commission also looks into complaints and grievances regarding the non-implementation of reservations for the backward classes.
4. It monitors the progress of the backward classes and evaluates the working of various safeguards provided to them.
5. The NCBC presents an annual report to the President of India, which includes its findings, recommendations, and any other relevant information.
Incorrect statement:
Option 'B' states that the NCBC investigates the matters of constitutional and legal safeguards for both the OBCs (Other Backward Classes) and Anglo-Indians. However, this statement is not correct as the NCBC does not investigate matters related to Anglo-Indians. The NCBC primarily focuses on the backward classes, which include the OBCs. Anglo-Indians, on the other hand, are categorized as a separate community and have their own representation and safeguards.
Correct statements:
a) The NCBC has been conferred a constitutional status. - This statement is correct. The NCBC is a constitutional body established under Article 338B of the Constitution.
c) The conditions of service and tenure of office of the members of NCBC are determined by the President. - This statement is correct. The President of India determines the conditions of service and tenure of office for the members of the NCBC.
d) It presents the annual report to the President of India. - This statement is correct. The NCBC presents its annual report, which includes its findings, recommendations, and other relevant information, to the President of India.
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