Which of the following is an unconstitutional body?

Key Points

• The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) is not a constitutional body.
• It was established by an Act of Parliament - The National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992.
• The NCM aims to safeguard the rights and interests of religious and linguistic minorities in India.
• Despite not being a constitutional body, it plays a crucial role in promoting the welfare of minority communities in India.

Additional Information

• National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)
  • The NCSC is a constitutional body established to safeguard the interests of Scheduled Castes in India.
  • It was set up under Article 338 of the Indian Constitution.
  • The NCSC investigates complaints and provides recommendations to address issues faced by Scheduled Castes.
  • It ensures the implementation of various safeguards provided to SCs under the Constitution and other laws.
• National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC)
  • The NCBC is a constitutional body established under the 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2018.
  • It aims to address issues related to the backward classes in India.
  • The Commission examines requests for inclusion of any class of citizens as a backward class in the lists and hears complaints of over-inclusion or under-inclusion of any backward class in such lists.
  • It also advises the Central and State Governments on issues related to the social and educational advancement of backward classes.
• National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST)
  • The NCST is a constitutional body established under Article 338A of the Indian Constitution.
  • It was established to safeguard the interests of Scheduled Tribes in India.
  • The Commission investigates complaints regarding the deprivation of rights and safeguards of Scheduled Tribes.
  • It also provides recommendations to ensure the overall development and protection of Scheduled Tribes.
• National Commission for Minorities (NCM)
  • The NCM is a statutory body established by the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992.
  • It monitors the implementation of policies and schemes for the welfare of minorities.
  • The Commission ensures that minorities are not discriminated against and their constitutional and legal rights are protected.
  • It also advises the government on policy matters affecting the religious and linguistic minorities.