Chairman of NCST is ex-officio member of NHRC

Q.  Which of the following statements is/are correct about National Commission for Scheduled Tribes?

1. It is a Constitutional body.
2. The Chairman of NCST is ex-officio member of NHRC.
- Published on 04 Dec 15

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None

ANSWER: Both
 
- National Commission for Scheduled Tribes is an Indian constitutional body was established through Constitution (89th Amendment) Act, 2003.
- It been set up under Article 338A
- It was bifurcated from National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
- The Commission comprises a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson and three full-time Members (including one woman Member).
- The term of all the Members of the Commission is three years from the date of assumption of charge.
- The Chairpersons of National Commissions of Minorities, SC, ST and Women serve as ex officio members of National Human Right Commission(NHRC).

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