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 Government in the lists;
2. (b) "Commission" means the State Commission for Backward Classes constituted under section 3.
3. (c) "Government" means the Government of the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
4. (d) "lists" means the lists prepared by the 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 the Government, are not adequately represented in the services under the Government and any local or other authority within the territory of the State of Jammu and Kashmir or under the control of the Government;
5. (e) "Member" means a Member of the Commission and includes the Chairperson;
6. (f) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act.