Section 3. Constitution of the State Commission for Backward Classes.

(1) The State Government shall constitute a body to be known as the State Commission for Backward Classes to exercise the powers conferred on, and to perform the functions assigned to it under this Act. (2) The headquarters of the Commission shall be at such place as the State Government may, by notification, specify. 1[(3) The Commission shall consist of a Chairman, two ViceChairman and seventeen other Member's nominated by the State Government from amongst persons of eminence, ability and integrity] 2[(a)for the words seventeen other members the words twenty-five other members shall be substituted; (b) Provided that at least one representative from minority community shall be nominated as member in the Commission. Explanation-For the purposes of this Act the word 'minority' shall have the same meaning as defined in the Uttar Pradesh Commission for Minorities Act, 1994 (U.P. Act no. 22 of 1994).]