Question 3GS2GS2

Evaluate the effectiveness of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes in safeguarding the interests of the Scheduled Castes in India. (Answer in 150 words)

Main Body

union but its representative (BSP Singhal case puts limits on pleasure of president)

4Recent HeneralDeveloped Authority case allowing states to charge loyals and bolster finances

5SC permission to Inner for CBI, NIA like central bodies

6By making speaker's power subject to judicial review (Keshargi Meghardia with respect to Money Bill it has provided voice to Rajya Sabha

7D2K reorganisation Act upheld in 2023 allowing Union to change territory and status

8Jurisprudence of 1970's 2 1980 both regard to states balancing director by centre in context (R&. Railways, Communication)

Way towardAccomodative split, Special focus (Acht, [equal place]), consensus (Inter-State Council (Art 263))

India should work by having collaborative federalism where national unity is build on general authority and promoting partnership 2 unity.

NCSC is a Constitutional body under Act 338 of Indian Constitution.

Pestive role in safeguarding interests.

1Examines law, policy and its impact on SC welfare

2Review and monitoring of schemes undertaken. Wrt Prevention of atrocities against SC, 1985

3Relat to President → Taid in Parliament → Discussions on issues around Schedule castes

4liaison and close working with other bodies (e.g. NHRC → ex officio member)

5Investigation of issues pertaining to caste based violence, (E.g Ptyukkattai water tank incident)

Art ↓ Art 19safeguarding caste

6Research and intelligence to suggest/possibile charges, incorporate best practices

against festive charges, incorporate best practices

Challenges in safeguarding interest:

1Recommendatory in nature and no authority

2Sporadic submission of reports, no discussion on reports on annual basis

3Difficulty in liaising with states and federal challenges, states have own body

4Divigated to intersectionality (e.g Dalit female writes 'Bama) talk of her struggles)

5Conflict of interest in holding executive accountable as appointed by them

Way forwardEnhanced mandateclose liaise with Social Justice Ministry

2Role in [Policy formation & Evaluation & Implementation]

3Punitive power (E.g PM Ajay Jurds not used)

NCSC should semirate for comprehensive overall of Dalit issues and to ensure [Social endesmosis], role Ambedkra

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Conclusion

India should work by having collaborative federalism where national unity is build on general authority and promoting partnership and unity. NCSC should semirate for comprehensive overall of Dalit issues and to ensure [Social endesmosis], role Ambedkra

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Article structure diagram showing Art and Art 19 relationship to safeguarding caste

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Comprehensive examination of law and policy
Investigation of caste-based violence
Research and intelligence gathering

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Akansh Dhull

AIR 32029

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Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances

Federalism

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