Chapter 49 National Commission for STs

997. What is the nature of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (STs)?

998. When did the National Commission for SCs and STs come into being, and under which Act?

999. What was the objective of the National Commission for SCs and STs established under Article 338?

1000. Why was a new Ministry of Tribal Affairs created in 1999?

1001. Which Constitutional Amendment Act of 2003 provided for setting up a separate National Commission for STs?

1002. What Articles did the 89th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2003 amend and insert?

1003. When did the separate National Commission for STs come into existence?

1004. What is the composition of the National Commission for STs?

1005. Who appoints the chairperson, vice-chairperson, and members of the National Commission for STs?

1006. Who determines the conditions of service and tenure of office for the chairperson, vice-chairperson, and members of the National Commission for STs?

1007. What is the term of office for the chairperson, vice-chairperson, and members of the National Commission for STs?

1008. Are the chairperson, vice-chairperson, and members of the National Commission for STs eligible for reappointment?

1009. What is the first function of the National Commission for STs?

1010. What is the second function of the National Commission for STs?

1011. What is the third function of the National Commission for STs?

1012. What is the fourth function of the National Commission for STs?

1013. What is the fifth function of the National Commission for STs?

1014. What is the sixth function of the National Commission for STs?

1015. What are the other functions specified by the President in 2005 for the National Commission for STs?

1016. To whom does the National Commission for STs present its report?

1017. What does the President do with the National Commission for STs’ reports?

1018. What happens to the National Commission for STs’ reports pertaining to a state government?

1019. What power is the National Commission for STs vested with regarding its procedure?

1020. What powers does the National Commission for STs have when investigating or inquiring into complaints?

1021. Are the Central and state governments required to consult the National Commission for STs on major policy matters affecting STs?