Constitution of the Commission

(1) The Government shall, by notification in the Gazette, constitute a body to be known as the Kerala State Commission for Economically Backward Classes among Forward Communities to exercise the powers conferred on, and to perform the functions assigned to, it under this Act. (2) The Commission shall consist of a Chairman and not more than two other members to be appointed by the Government: Provided that at least one of the members shall be a person who belongs to the economically backward classes among forward communities. (3) The Chairman and members shall be persons of ability, integrity and standing who have served in Government or in academic or social fields with distinction.