Appointment of a Commission to investigate the conditions of backward classes

Article 340 — Appointment of a Commission to investigate the conditions of backward classes

Appointment of a Commission to investigate the conditions of backward classes.—(1) The President may by order appoint a Commission consisting of such persons as he thinks fit to investigate the conditions of socially and educationally backward classes within the territory of India and the difficulties under which they labour and to make recommendations as to the steps that should be taken by the Union or any State to remove such difficulties and to improve their condition and as to the grants that should be made for the purpose by the Union or any State and the conditions subject to which such grants should be made, and the order appointing such Commission shall define the procedure to be followed by the Commission. (2) A Commission so appointed shall investigate the matters referred to them and present to the President a report setting out the facts as found by them and making such recommendations as they think proper. (3) The President shall cause a copy of the report so presented together with a memorandum explaining the action taken thereon to be laid before each House of Parliament.

Plain English Summary

This article gives the President the power to set up a special committee (Commission) to study the problems faced by socially and educationally backward classes in India. This Commission is asked to suggest ways for the government to remove their difficulties and provide necessary financial help. Finally, the President must inform Parliament about the findings and recommendations made by this Commission.

Key Points

The President can appoint a Commission to investigate the conditions of backward classes in India.
The Commission's job is to find out the problems faced by these classes and suggest solutions.
The Commission must recommend steps for the Union or States to improve the condition and provide grants.
The President must present the Commission's report and an explanation of actions taken to Parliament.

Why It Matters

This article provides a constitutional mechanism for the government to identify and address the specific social and educational disadvantages faced by marginalized groups in the country.

Landmark Judgements

No major landmark judgements.