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Act 2 of 2016

Section 3

In force Act 2 of 2016 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 2 of 2016 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 3 of Act 2 of 2016. The Government shall, as soon as may be, after the commencement of this Act, by notification in the Gazette, constitute a body to be known as the "Kerala State Commission for economically backward classes among Forward Communities" to exercise the powers conferred on it and to perform the functions

(1) The Government shall, as soon as may be, after the commencement of this Act, by notification in the Gazette, constitute a body to be known as the "Kerala State Commission for economically backward classes among Forward Communities" to exercise the powers conferred on it and to perform the functions under this Act.

(2) The Commission shall consist of the following members, nominated by the Government, namely :- (a) a person who is or has been a Judge of the Supreme Court or High Court, he shall be the Chairperson of the Commission;

(b) two members belonging to forward community having special knowledge in matters relating to forward community, nominated by the Government;

(c) an Additional Secretary to Government or a person who had served as an Additional Secretary to Government for not less than three years, he shall be the Member-Secretary of the Commission.

Section 3, Act 2 of 2016 (Act 2 of 2016).

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Questions about Section 3

How do I find court cases under Section 3 of the Act 2 of 2016?

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What should I read with Section 3 of the Act 2 of 2016, and has it changed?

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When was the Act 2 of 2016 enacted?

Act 2 of 2016 was enacted in 2016 as Act 2 of 2016. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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