Why is it in the news?
New Chairperson and member appointed.
Category: Polity
Important Points:
● Constitutional body for SEBCs
● Granted status via 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2018
● Article 338B provides constitutional basis
● Composition: 5 members (Chairperson + others)
● Appointed by President
● Tenure: 3 years
● At least one woman member mandatory
● Functions: investigation, inquiry, advisory, reporting
● Has powers of civil court
● Article 342A: identifies SEBCs
● 105th Amendment (2021) restored state power to identify OBCs