National Commission for Scheduled Tribes established to monitor safeguards, advise on development and report to Parliament. Article 338-A creates the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes with a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and three Members appointed by the President and governed by rules on service and tenure. The Commission may regulate its procedure and is tasked to investigate and monitor safeguards for Scheduled Tribes, inquire into complaints, advise and evaluate socio economic development, present reports with recommendations to the President for placement before Parliament and States, and exercise powers of a civil court while carrying out investigations. The Union and States must consult the Commission on major policy matters affecting Scheduled Tribes.
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National Commission for Scheduled Tribes established to monitor safeguards, advise on development and report to Parliament.
Article 338-A creates the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes with a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and three Members appointed by the President and governed by rules on service and tenure. The Commission may regulate its procedure and is tasked to investigate and monitor safeguards for Scheduled Tribes, inquire into complaints, advise and evaluate socio economic development, present reports with recommendations to the President for placement before Parliament and States, and exercise powers of a civil court while carrying out investigations. The Union and States must consult the Commission on major policy matters affecting Scheduled Tribes.
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