Section 2 of The Sikkim Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993 — Definitions

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires. (a) "Backward classes", for the purpose of this Act means such backward classes of citizens other than the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes as may be specified by the State Government in the lists; (b) "Commission" means the Sikkim Commission for Backward Classes constituted under Section 3; (c) "Lists" means lists prepared by the Government of Sikkim from time to time for purposes of making provision for the reservation of appointments or posts in favour of backward classes of citizens which, in the opinion of that Government, are not adequately represented; (d) "Members" means a Member of the Commission and includes the Chairperson; (e) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act.