The ASSAM BACKWARD CLASSES COMMISSION ACT, 1993 (SINGLE DOCUMENT)
assam · 1993
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- S. 1Ins
- S. 2Subs
- S. 3Section 3 establishes the Assam Backward Classes Commission and outlines its membership composition.
- S. 4(1) Every member shall hold office for a term of three years from
- S. 5Section 5 mandates the government to provide necessary staff and prescribe terms for the Assam Backward Classes Commission.
- S. 6Section 6 specifies that salaries, allowances, and administrative expenses for the Commission's staff are funded by grants.
- S. 7Section 7 ensures the validity of the Commission's acts despite any vacancies or constitutional defects.
- S. 8(1) The Commission shall meet as and when necessary at such time and place as the Chairperson may think fit
- S. 10Section 10 grants the Assam Backward Classes Commission powers akin to a civil court for investigations.
- S. 11Section 11 mandates the government to revise backward class lists every ten years and consult the Commission during revisions.
- S. 12Section 12 authorizes the government to fund and the Commission to spend grants for its functions, with potential recovery of process fees.
- S. 13Section 13 mandates the Assam Backward Classes Commission to maintain accounts and undergo audits by the Accountant General.
- S. 14Section 14 mandates the Assam Backward Classes Commission to submit an annual report to the government and the Assam Assembly.
- S. 15Section 15 mandates the government to present an annual report and audit findings on the Commission's advice to the Assam Legislative Assembly.
- S. 16Section 16 deems the Commission's Chairperson, member, and employees as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 17(1) The Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the provisions of this Act
- S. 18Section 18 allows the government to issue orders to address difficulties in implementing the Act and requires these orders to be presented to the Assam Legislative Assembly.
- S. 19(1) The Assam Backward Classes Commission Ordinance
- S. 1993(2) It shall be deemed to have come into force on the 8th day of June,1993