Definitions

Definitions.— In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

1. (a) "Backward Classes" means such backward classes of citizens other than the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes as may be specified by the State Government in the lists;
2. (b) "Commission" means the Andhra Pradesh Commission for Backward Classes constituted under section 3;
3. (c) "Lists" means lists prepared by the Government of Andhra Pradesh from time to time for purposes of making provision for the reservation of appointments or posts in favour of backward classes of citizens which, in the opinion of the Government, are not adequately represented in the services under the Government of Andhra Pradesh or any local or other authority within the State or under the control of the State Government;
4. (d) "Member" means a Member of the Commission and includes the Chairperson;
5. (e) "Prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act.