Constitution of State Commission for Backward Classes

The State Commission for Backward Classes

Constitution of State Commission for Backward Classes.--

1. (1) The Government shall constitute a body to be known as the State Commission for Backward Classes to exercise the powers conferred on, and to perform the functions assigned to it under this Act.
2. (2) The Commission shall consist of the following Members nominated by the Government :--
   • (a) a Chairperson, who is or has been a Judge of the Supreme Court or of a High Court;
   • (b) an eminent educationist;
   • (c) a person who is for at least two years held the post of a Secretary to Government or any other post under the Government carrying a scale of pay which is not less than that of a Secretary to Government and shall in either case, have adequate administrative experience.
   • (d) two persons preferably belonging to backward classes who have special knowledge in matters relating to backward classes.
3. (3) There shall also be a Secretary to the Commission, who shall be a person with adequate administrative experience and holding a post of Additional Secretary or its equivalent.