Q. Which of the following is/are power/s of National commission for Scheduled Castes?
1.It can summon and enforce the attendance of any person from any part of India and examining him on oath.
2.It can receive evidence in affidavits.
3.It has all the powers of the civil court.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: The Commission, while investigating any matter or inquiring into any complaint, has all the powers of a civil court trying a suit and in particular in respect of the following matters:

(a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person from any part of India and examining him on oath;

(b) requiring the discovery and production of any document;

(c) receiving evidence on affidavits;

(d) requisitioning any public record from any court or office;

(e) issuing summons for the examination of witnesses and documents; and

(f) any other matter which the President may determine.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity