Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Department of Social Justice and Empowerment

Extension of tenure of the Commission set up under the Commissions of Inquiry Act 1952 to examine the matter of according Scheduled Caste status to new persons who claim to historically have belonged to Scheduled Castes

Issue Date: 04 November 2025 Published: 06 November 2025

Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-06112025-267399 Download PDF

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Core Purpose

The Central Government extends the tenure of the Commission of Inquiry for a period of six months, from 11th October, 2025 to 10th April, 2026, under section 3 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952.

Detailed Summary

This notification, S.O. 5000(E) dated 4th November, 2025, issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, extends the tenure of a Commission of Inquiry. The Commission was originally constituted on 6th October, 2022, via notification S.O. 4742(E) dated 6th October, 2022, under section 3 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952 (60 of 1952). Its purpose is to examine the matter of according Scheduled Caste status to individuals who historically belonged to Scheduled Castes but have converted to religions other than those specified in Presidential Orders under Article 341 of the Constitution, along with related matters. Initially required to submit its report by 10th October, 2024, the Commission's tenure was first extended for one year, from 11th October, 2024 to 10th October, 2025, by notification S.O. 4780(E) dated 30th October, 2024. Following a further request for time to finalize its report, the Central Government, exercising powers under section 3 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952, has now granted a second extension for six months, effective from 11th October, 2025 to 10th April, 2026. The Commission is now mandated to submit its report by 10th April, 2026.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-06112025-267399 EXTRAORDINARY PART II-Section 3-Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 4845] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025/KARTIKA 13, 1947 MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (Deartment of Social Justice and Empowerment) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 4th November, 2025 S.O. 5000(E).—Whereas, the Commission of Inquiry (hereinafter called the said Commission) was constituted on 6th October, 2022 vide notification number S.O. 4742(E) dated the 6th October, 2022 under section 3 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952 (60 of 1952), to examine the matter of according Scheduled Caste status to new persons, who claim to historically have belonged to Scheduled Castes but have converted to religion other than those mentioned in the Presidential Orders issued from time to time under article 341 of the Constitution, and matters related thereto; And whereas, the said Commission was required to submit its report and recommendations on or before the 10th October, 2024; And whereas, on the request of the said Commission, its tenure was extended for a period of one year from the 11th October, 2024 to 10th October, 2025 vide notification number S.O. 4780 (E) dated the 30th October, 2024; And whereas, the said Commission had requested for further time for finalising its report and recommendations; Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952 (60 of 1952), the Central Government hereby extend the tenure of the said Commission, for a period of six months with effect from the 11th October, 2025 to 10th April, 2026. 2. The Commission shall submit its report by the 10th April, 2026. [F. No. RL-12016/9/2021-RL Cell] CARALYN KHONGWAR DESHMUKH, Addl. Secy. Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054. AMIT KUMAR JAISWAL Digitally signed by AMIT KUMAR JAISWAL Date: 2025.11.06 11:42:37 +05'30'

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