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THE NAGALAND BACKWARD TRIBES COMMISSION ACT, 2016

The Nagaland for Backward Tribes Commission Act, 2016

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This law establishes a commission to safeguard the rights and welfare of six specific backward tribes in Nagaland, namely the Chang, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Phom, Sangtam, and Yimchungru communities. The commission is based in Kohima and is tasked with studying and making recommendations on important issues like education, employment, development, and health for these groups. By establishing this body, the state government aims to ensure that these marginalized communities receive the necessary support and protection to improve their standard of living and preserve their cultural identity.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Development and health aspects pertaining to them.
  3. 2. It shall come into force with immediate effect.
  4. 3. 355
  5. 4. Appointment of Chairperson and Members:
  6. 5. pursuing any profession.
  7. 6. not be varied to their disadvantage after their appointment.
  8. 7. All orders or decisions of the Commission shall be authenticated by the Secretary of the Commission.
  9. 8. by the State Government.
  10. 9. Commission.
  11. 10. Chairperson autonomously without being subjected to directions by any other authority under this Act.
  12. 11. Rules:
  13. 12. Legislature.
  14. 13. Government of Nagaland shall apply to the corresponding officers in the Commission.

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