Section 3. Constitution of the Commission

CHAPTER-II. TAMIL NADU STATE MINORITIES COMMISSION. (1) The Government shall, by notification, constitute a body to be known as the Tamil Nadu State Minorities Commission to exercise the powers conferred on, and to perform the functions assigned to, it under this Act. (2) The Commission shall consist of,— (a) 1a Chairperson and six other members to be nominated by the Government, from amongst persons of eminence, ability and integrity: Provided that the members including the Chairperson shall be from amongst the minority communities; and (b) the Commissioner of Minorities Welfare – Member-Secretary. (3) The head quarters of the Commission shall be at Chennai and the Government may establish one or more offices of the Commission at any other place in the State.