The Orissa State Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993
odisha · 1993
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Orissa State Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993
- S. 2Defines terms used in the Orissa State Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993, including "backward classes" and "Commission."
- S. 3Section 3 establishes the Orissa State Commission for Backward Classes, outlining its membership and functions.
- S. 4(1) Every Member shall hold office for a term of three years from the date he-assumes office
- S. 5Section 5 mandates the State Government to provide necessary staff and define their terms for the Commission's functions.
- S. 6Section 6 specifies that salaries, allowances, and administrative expenses for the Commission's staff are funded by grants.
- S. 7No act or proceeding of the Commission shall be invalid on the ground merely of etc
- S. 8(1) The Commission shall meet as and when necessary at such time and place as be egula- the Chairperson may think fit
- S. 9Section 9 mandates the Commission to review requests for class inclusion in backward lists and advise the State Government on any over- or under-inclusion issues.
- S. 10Section 10 grants the Orissa State Commission for Backward Classes all civil court powers for its functions.
- S. 11Section 11 mandates the State Government to review and update backward class lists every ten years, consulting the Commission during revisions.
- S. 12(1) The State Government shall, after due appropriation made by the State Legislature the State Government
- S. 13Section 13 mandates the Orissa State Commission for Backward Classes to maintain records and have its accounts audited by the Accountant-General, Orissa.
- S. 14The Orissa State Commission for Backward Classes Act mandates the Commission to prepare and submit annual reports detailing its activities to the State Government.
- S. 15Section 15 mandates the State Government to present an annual report and audit findings to the State Legislature after receiving them.
- S. 16The Chairperson, Members and emloyees of the Commission shall be 45 of MO
- S. 17(1) The State Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out the provisions of this Act
- S. 18Section 18 empowers the Orissa State Commission for Backward Classes to remove difficulties faced by backward classes.