$102^{nd}$ Amendment Act, 2018
NCBC Constitutional Recognition via Amendment
The constitutional status for the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) was established by the 102nd Amendment Act, 2018.
Key Provisions of the 102nd Amendment Act
- This amendment inserted Article 338B into the Constitution, which outlines the structure, powers, and functions of the NCBC.
- It also inserted Article 342A, concerning the power of the President to notify socially and educationally backward classes for specific states and union territories.
- The Act effectively gave constitutional backing to the NCBC, enhancing its authority and scope.
Explanation
Prior to the 102nd Amendment Act, the NCBC was established by an act of Parliament, lacking direct constitutional mandate. The 2018 amendment rectified this by embedding the commission within the constitutional framework, similar to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (Article 338) and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (Article 338A).
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