Constitution of the Commission

Constitution of the Commission

1. (1) The Government shall, by notification in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette, constitute a body to be known as the Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Scheduled Castes to exercise the powers conferred on, and to perform the functions assigned to, it under this Act.
2. (2) The Commission shall consist of:
   • (a) a Chairperson, who shall be a person of eminence belonging to the Scheduled Castes, having a record of service to the cause of justice for such castes, to be appointed by the Government;
   • (b) a Vice-Chairperson, who shall be a person belonging to the Scheduled Castes, having a record of service to the cause of justice for such castes, to be appointed by the Government;
   • (c) five Members, who shall be persons of integrity and having a record of service to the cause of justice for Scheduled Castes, to be appointed by the Government: Provided that at least two of the members shall be women;
   • (d) the Secretary to Government, Social Welfare Department or his nominee not below the rank of Joint Secretary to Government, shall be the ex-officio Member;
   • (e) the Director of Social Welfare, Andhra Pradesh shall be the ex-officio Member.