Definitions

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) "Other Backward Classes" means the lists of backward classes of citizens other than the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes as specified by the State Government in the lists; (b) "Commission" means the Manipur State Commission for Other Backward Classes constituted under section 3; (c) "Member-Secretary" means the Member-Secretary of the Commission and shall be an Officer of the rank of Deputy Secretary to the Government; (d) "list" means list or lists of Other Backward Classes of citizens who are in the opinion of the Government not adequately represented in the services under the Government and in any local authority or other authority in the State; (e) "notification" means notification published in the Manipur Gazette, and the word "notified" shall be construed accordingly.