Structure of the Commission

(1) The Commission shall consist of a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson and five members. In the Commission, the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and all members shall be from the Scheduled Castes, out of whom one member shall be a woman. Suitable men or women from the Scheduled Castes shall be eligible for the post of Chairperson/Vice-Chairperson. (2) The appointment of members shall be made from amongst such suitable, dedicated and reputed persons who have contributed to selfless service towards justice for the Scheduled Castes. (3) Appointments under sub-section (1) shall be made by a notified order.