Section 11(1)(a)(i)

11. Functions of the Commission. (1) The Commission shall perform the following functions, namely:-
(a) Inquire, suo motu or on a petition presented to it by a victim or by any person on his behalf, into complaint of:-
(i) Violation of any rights provided in the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 (Central Act 22 of 1955) and the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (Central Act 33 of 1989) and rules framed thereon or abetment thereof;