Tag: civics

The tenure of the chairman of the national scheduled tribes commission is not fixed, he remains at the post till the pleasure of the president of Indian.

123rd constitution Amendment bill of 2017 was introduced in parliament to safeguard the interests of backward classes more effectively

BC- C (Backward castes C- category) are not considered backward class of India with 1% reservation at state level and at national level they come under other backward class.

NCBC stands for the National commission for Backward classes. It is a constitutional Body under the ministry of social justice and empowerment.

The  Government has constitutional obligation to provide for the welfare of the OBCs and consequentially by the decision of the Supreme court 27% of the jobs are reserved for the OBCs in government sector.

In Indra sawhney case of 1992, supreme court had directed the government to create a permanent body to entertain examine and recommend the inclusion and exclusion of various backward classes for the purpose of benefits and protection.

Article 342 A empowers president to specify socially and educationally backward classes in various states and union territories.

NCBC consist of five members including a chairperson, vice-chairperson and three other members appointed by the president by warrant under his hand and seal.

SEBC stands for Socially and Economically Backward classes.

Article 340 deals with the need, inter alia. Identify those "Socially and Educationally" backward classes, understand the condition of their backwardness and make recommendations to remove the difficulties they face.