The Commission will be headed by retired Judge of the Gauhati High Court Justice Mutum B K Singh, an official release said.
Apart from ascertaining the causes leading to the violence during May 1 and 2, 2014, the Commission will assess the response on the part of the administration in containing the situation and in providing relief to those affected.
It will determine whether there was any political conspiracy and will identify the individuals or groups or organisations responsible for the violence.
The Commission of Inquiry will submit its report within next six months.
