The Gujarat Backward classes Development Corporation Act,1985
gujarat · 1985
- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Gujarat Backward Classes Development Corporation Act, 1985
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Gujarat Backward Classes Development Corporation Act, 1985, including agriculture, backward class citizen, and backward class organization.
- S. 3Section 3 allows the State Government to add classes to the list of socially and educationally backward classes, subject to legislative review.
- S. 4Section 4 establishes the Gujarat Backward Classes Development Corporation to uplift backward class citizens in Gujarat.
- S. 5Section 5 designates the headquarters of the Gujarat Backward classes Development Corporation as Gandhinagar or another place specified by the State Government.
- S. 6Section 6 establishes the constitution of the Gujarat Backward Classes Development Corporation, specifying the number and nomination of directors by the State Government.
- S. 7[(1) The director shall hold office during the pleasure of the State Government
- S. 8Section 8 mandates the State Government to fill director vacancies as per the procedure outlined in section 6.
- S. 9Section 9 disqualifies individuals from being directors if they are insolvent, of unsound mind, convicted of moral offenses, or removed from government service.
- S. 10Section 10 requires directors with financial interests in Corporation matters to disclose them and abstain from related deliberations.
- S. 11Section 11 allows the State Government to remove a director for specified reasons and permits a director to resign with written notice.
- S. 12Section 12 outlines the role and responsibilities of the managing director of the Gujarat Backward classes Development Corporation.
- S. 13Section 13 allows the Corporation to hire staff, delegate duties, and set their terms and conditions.
- S. 14Section 14 outlines the meeting procedures and voting rules for the Gujarat Backward Classes Development Corporation.
- S. 15Section 15 protects the Corporation's actions from being invalidated due to vacancies or defects in its constitution or director disqualifications.
- S. 16Section 16 prevents disqualification of a person from Legislative Assembly membership due to their role as Chairman or director of the Corporation.
- S. 17Section 17 mandates the Gujarat Backward classes Development Corporation to promote social and economic uplift of backward classes through various development programs and financial support.
- S. 18Section 18 authorizes the State Government to provide up to fifty crores of rupees as initial capital to the Gujarat Backward Classes Development Corporation.
- S. 19(1) The Corporation shall have its own fund
- S. 20Section 20 mandates the preparation and maintenance of the Corporation's accounts and balance sheet by March 31st annually.
- S. 21Section 21 mandates the annual audit of the Corporation's accounts and reporting to the State Government and Legislature.
- S. 22The section allows the State Government to form an Advisory Committee and mandates consultation on specified business.
- S. 23Section 23 allows the Corporation to recover dues as land revenue arrears via the Collector, with specific procedures for determination and appeal.
- S. 24Section 24 allows the State Government to dissolve the Corporation if it fails to function properly or exceeds its powers.
- S. 25Section 25 details the consequences of the Corporation's dissolution, including directors vacating offices and state government assuming its powers.
- S. 26Section 26 provides immunity from lawsuits for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 27Section 27 protects directors from personal liability for losses or expenses incurred in good faith while performing their duties.
- S. 28Section 28 empowers the Corporation to create regulations for internal procedures, officer duties, and employee benefits.
- S. 29Section 29 empowers the State Government to make rules for implementing the Act, including director terms, Corporation functions, and financial reporting.
- S. 30Kambadia Bhagat
- S. 31Kangasia
- S. 32Khatki or Kasaai, Chamadia Khatki, Halari Khatki (All Muslims)
- S. 33Khatik
- S. 34Khant
- S. 35Kharwa-Bhadela
- S. 36Khristi, Gujarati-Christian (Converts from Scheduled Castes only)
- S. 37Koli, Idaria Koli, Kharwa-Koli, Rathwa-Koli, Baria-Koli, Dhebaria-Koli
- S. 38Labana, Mehravat, Goti, Hadkashi, Zod, Dhinga, Pelya, Shatbai, Baman
- S. 39Lodha
- S. 40Mir, Dhabhi, Langha, Misrasi (All Muslims)
- S. 41Machhi (Hindu), Kharwa, Khalas, Dhimar, Dhivar, Bitna, Tandel, Mangela, Khalasi,Sarang, Kahar
- S. 42Madari, Nath, Bharathari
- S. 43Majothi Kumbhar, Darban or Darban Majothi (All Muslims)
- S. 44Makrani (Muslim)
- S. 45Matwa of Matwa-Kureshi (Muslim), Gavli (Hindu)
- S. 46Me or Meta
- S. 47Mena (Bhil)
- S. 48Mer
- S. 49Miyana (Muslim)
- S. 50Nat, Nat-Bajania, Bajigar, Natada
- S. 51Od
- S. 52Padmashali-Pattushali
- S. 53Pinjara, Ghanchi-Pinjara, Mansuri-Pinjara (All Muslims)
- S. 54Rabari, Bhopa, Kodiator, Sorathia, Champya
- S. 55Rathodia
- S. 56Raval-Ravalia, Jati or Raval Yogi, Rawal Jati, Jagaria
- S. 57Salat (excluding Sompura Salat), Salat Ghera
- S. 58Sandhi (Muslim)
- S. 59Sarania
- S. 60Sargara
- S. 61Sharawan, Sarwan
- S. 62Shikligar
- S. 63Siddi
- S. 64Sipai, Patni Jamat or Turk Jamat (All Muslims)
- S. 65Talpada Koli
- S. 66Tankar
- S. 67Targala, Bhavaiya, Nayak, Bhojak
- S. 68Thakarda, Thakore, Patanwadia, Dharala, Baria
- S. 69Theba (Muslim)
- S. 70Vadi
- S. 71Vahivancha Charan-Gadhavi of Harijan Vankar and Chamar
- S. 72Valand, Nayi and Babar (Hindu), Hajam, Khalipha (Muslim)
- S. 73Vankar-Sadhu
- S. 74Vansfoda, Vansfodia or Vanza
- S. 75Vanzara, Shinagwada and Kangsiwala (Hindu) and Vanzara (Muslim) of Dangs District only
- S. 76Section 76 lists specific communities under the Gujarat Backward classes Development Corporation Act, 1985.
- S. 77Wagher (Hindu and Muslim)
- S. 78Wandhara