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CHAPTER II THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR MINORITIES

Section 3: Constitution of the National Commission for Minorities

The National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992

(1) The Central Government shall constitute a body to be known as the National Commission for Minorities to exercise the powers conferred on, and to perform the functions assigned to, it under this Act.

(2) The Commission shall consist of a 1[Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson and five Members] to be nominated by the Central Government from amongst persons of eminence, ability and integrity:

Provided that five Members including the Chairperson shall be from amongst the minority communities.

Footnotes in the official text

  1. 1.Subs. by s. 3, ibid., for “Chairperson and six Members” (w.e.f. 18-9-1995).

Questions on this section

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  1. 1. Match List I (Commission) with List II (constitutional or statutory basis): List I A. National Commission for Backward Classes B. National Commission for Scheduled Tribes C. National Commission for Women D. National Commission for Minorities List II 1. Article 338A of the Constitution 2. Section 3 of an Act of Parliament of 1992 3. Article 338B of the Constitution 4. Section 3 of an Act of Parliament of 1990