The Supreme Court has ruled the National Commission for Scheduled Castes is advisory. It cannot pass binding adjudicatory orders in service-related matters. The commission can only send recommendations to the state or central government.
Source: [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/supreme-court-curbs-powers-of-sc-panel-says-it-cant-pass-adjudicatory-orders/articleshow/132724481.cms)