Composition of the Commission.

(1) The State Security Commission shall have as its members: (a) the Home Minister as its Chairperson; (b) the Leader of the Opposition in the State Assembly; (c) a retired District Judge, nominated by the Chief Justice of the High Court; (d) the Chief Secretary; (e) the Secretary in charge of the Home Department; (f) the Director General of Police as its Member-Secretary; and (g) two non-political persons (hereinafter referred to as “Independent Members”) of proven reputation for integrity and competence in administration, law enforcement and security related matters to be appointed by the State Government.