Section – 3 National Commission for Women Act, 1990 Act No. 20 of 1990 of Govt. of India)
The Central Government shall constitute a body to be known as the National Commission for Women to exercise the powers conferred on and to perform the functions assigned to, it under this Act.
The Commission shall consist of :
a.) A Chairperson, committed to the cause of women, to be nominated by the Central Government.
b.) Five Members to be nominated by the Central Government from amongst persons of ability, integrity and standing who have had experience in law or legislation, trade unionism, management of an industry potential of women, women’s voluntary organisations ( including women activist ), administration, economic development, health, education or social welfare; Provided that at least one Member each shall be from amongst persons belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes respectively;
c.) A Member-Secretary to be nominated by the Central Government who shall be :-
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