The West Bengal Commission For Backward Classes Act, 1993
west-bengal · 1993
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the West Bengal Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993
- S. 2In this Act unless the context otherwise requires,— Definitions
- S. 3Section 3 establishes the West Bengal Commission for Backward Classes and outlines its membership.
- S. 4(I) 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 supply necessary staff and prescribe 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. 7Section 7 ensures the validity of the Commission's actions despite any constitutional vacancies or defects.
- S. 8( I ) The Commission shall meet as and when necessary at such time and place as the Chairperson may think fit
- S. 9Section 9 mandates the Commission to review requests for backward class inclusion and advise the State Government, whose advice is usually binding.
- S. 10Section 10 grants the West Bengal Commission for Backward Classes powers akin to a civil court for investigations.
- S. 11Section 11 mandates the West Bengal state government to revise backward class lists every ten years, consulting the Commission for Backward Classes.
- S. 12The section authorizes the State Government to provide financial grants to the Commission for Backward Classes for its operations.
- S. 13Section 13 mandates the Commission to maintain and audit its accounts, with the Accountant-General overseeing the audit process.
- S. 14Section 14 mandates the Commission to prepare and submit an annual report detailing its activities to the State Government.
- S. 15Section mandates the State Government to present annual reports and audit findings to the State Legislature.
- S. 16Section 16 deems the Chairperson, Members, and employees of the Commission as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 17Section 17 empowers the State Government to make rules for implementing the Act, including salaries, report formats, and other prescribed matters.