Which one among the following is not the power of the National Commission for the Scheduled Castes?

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) is a constitutional body established under Article 338 of the Constitution. Its functions include investigating matters related to safeguards for Scheduled Castes (Option A), inquiring into specific complaints about the deprivation of their rights (Option B), and submitting annual reports to the President regarding the welfare and development of SCs (Option C).

While the Commission has the powers of a civil court (such as summoning witnesses and requiring the discovery of documents) during its investigations, it does not have the authority to initiate a judicial enquiry (Option D). A judicial enquiry is a formal legal proceeding usually conducted by a judge or a commission appointed under the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952. The NCSC's recommendations are advisory and not legally binding on the government.