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The Maharashtra State Commission for Backward Classes Act, 2005

The Maharashtra State Commission for Backward Classes Act, 2005

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This Act establishes the Maharashtra State Commission for Backward Classes to oversee the interests of social groups other than Scheduled Castes and Tribes. It empowers the State Government to create a commission that examines the representation of these groups in government services and advises on reservations for appointments and posts. The Commission is composed of a former judge, social scientists, and experts from different regions of the state. By providing a formal mechanism for monitoring and recommending reservations, the Act ensures that backward classes receive adequate opportunities in public employment and administration within Maharashtra.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2Definitions.

Chapter II THE MAHARASHTRA STATE COMMISSION FOR BACKWARD CLASSES →

  1. 3Constitution of State Commission for Backward Classes.
  2. 4Terms of office and conditions of service of Chairperson and members.
  3. 5Officers and other employees of Commission.
  4. 6Honorarium, salaries and allowances to be paid out of grants.
  5. 7Vacancies, etc., not to invalidate proceedings of Commissions.
  6. 8Procedure to be regulated by Commission.

Chapter III FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF COMMISSION →

  1. 9Functions of Commission.
  2. 10Powers of Commission.
  3. 11Periodic revision of Lists by State Government.

Chapter IV FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT →

  1. 12Grants by State Government.
  2. 13Accounts and audit.
  3. 14Annual report.
  4. 15Annual report and audit report to be laid before State Legislature.

Chapter V MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 16Chairperson, members, officers and employees of Commission to be public servants.
  2. 17Power to make rules.
  3. 18Power to remove difficulties.

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