The Odisha State Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993
odisha · 1993
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- S. 1Substitued by Orissa Act, 18 of 1994, vide O
- S. 2Section defines terms "backward classes" and "Commission" for the Odisha State Commission for Backward Classes Act.
- S. 3Section 3 establishes the Orissa State Commission for Backward Classes, outlining its membership and functions.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the term, resignation, and removal conditions for the Chairperson and Members of the Odisha State Commission for Backward Classes.
- S. 5Section 5 mandates the State Government to provide necessary officers and employees for the Commission and prescribe their salaries and service terms.
- S. 6Section 6 specifies that salaries, allowances, and administrative expenses for the Odisha State Commission for Backward Classes are funded by grants.
- S. 7Section 7 ensures that vacancies or defects in the Commission's constitution do not invalidate its actions.
- S. 8Section 8 outlines the procedure for the Odisha State Commission for Backward Classes to regulate its own meetings and decisions.
- S. 9The Odisha State Commission for Backward Classes Act mandates the Commission to review requests for backward class inclusion and advise the State Government.
- S. 10The Odisha State Commission for Backward Classes Act grants the Commission powers akin to a civil court for its functions.
- S. 11Section 11 mandates the State Government to periodically revise backward class lists every ten years, consulting the Odisha State Commission for Backward Classes.
- S. 12Section 12 authorizes the State Government to provide financial grants to the Odisha State Commission for Backward Classes for its operations.
- S. 13Section mandates the Odisha State Commission for Backward Classes to maintain accounts and undergo audit under the Orissa Local Fund Audit Act.
- S. 14Section mandates the Odisha State Commission for Backward Classes to prepare and submit an annual report detailing its activities to the State Government.
- S. 15The section mandates the State Government to submit the annual report and audit report to the State Legislature.
- S. 16Section 16 deems the Odisha State Commission for Backward Classes' officials as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 17Powers to make rules :– (1) The State Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out the provisions of thi
- S. 18Power to remove difficulties :– (1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect