The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, is holding a two-day open hearing from today in Gujarat on the issues relating to atrocities against Schedule Castes and problems faced by them in seeking justice. A delegation headed by NHRC Chairman K G Balakrishnan is in Ahemdabad to hear the affected people and meet the representatives of NGOs during the hearing. It will hold discussions with the Chief Secretary, Director General of Police, civil, police and jail officials on these issues.Our correspondent reports that NHRC has decided to hold such open hearings to reach out to Schedule Castes and hear their complaints about violations of their rights by the public authorities as part of the recommendations given by K B Saxena report.The report has recommended organising one open hearing a year where victims of major atrocities can present their experiences and present their grievances in seeking justice.