Chapter I Preliminary

1. (1) This Act may be called the Goa State Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993.
2. (2) It shall come into force at once.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

1. (a) “backward classes”, for the purpose of this Act, 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 State Commission for Backward Classes constituted under section 3;
3. (c) “Legislative Assembly” means the Legislative Assembly of the State of Goa;
4. (d) “lists” means lists prepared by the State Government from time to time for purposes of making provisions for the reservation of appointments or posts in favour of backward classes of citizens which, in the opinion of that Government are not adequately represented in the services under the State Government and any local or other authority within the State of Goa or under the control of the State Government;
5. (e) “Member” means a member of the Commission and includes the Chairperson;
6. (f) “Official Gazette” means the Official Gazette of the State Government;
7. (g) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;
8. (h) “State Government” means the Government of Goa.