It shall come into force with immediate effect.

Definitions: In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) "Backward Tribe" means any of the backward tribes recognized as such by the State Government. (b) "Chairperson" means the Chairperson of the Nagaland Backward Tribes Commission. (c) "Commission" means the Nagaland Backward Tribes Commission. (d) "Government" means the State Government of Nagaland. (e) "Member" means the Member of the Commission. (f) "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Commission.

3. Constitution of the Commission: (1) The State Government shall, by notification, constitute a body to be called the Nagaland Backward Tribes Commission. (2) The Commission shall consist of a Chairperson and two Members, out of which one shall be woman.

1. (3) The office of the Commission shall be at Kohima.