THE ASSAM STATE COMMISSION FOR MINORITIES ACT, 2003

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    "title": "THE ASSAM STATE COMMISSION FOR MINORITIES ACT, 2003",
    "short_title": "The Assam State Commission for Minorities Act, 2003",
    "act_number": "XX",
    "act_year": 2003,
    "act_type": "STATE",
    "location": "Assam",
    "law_status": "valid",
    "enactment_date": "2003-05-08",
    "description": "The Assam State Commission for Minorities Act, 2003",
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        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "An ACT",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "AN\nACT\nto constitute a State Commission for Minorities and to provide\nfor matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.\nWhereas, it is expedient to constitute a State\nCommission for Minorities and to provide for matters connected\ntherewith or incidental thereto,\nIt is hereby enacted in the Fifty-fourth Year of the\nRepublic of India as follows :-",
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        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "Section 1. Short title, extent and commencement",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Short title,\nextent and\ncommence-\nment.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "Section 1(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) This Act may be called the Assam State Commission for\nMinorities Act, 2003.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 20
        },
        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "Section 1(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) It extends to the whole of Assam.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 30
        },
        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "Section 1(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) It shall come into force on such date as the State\nGovernment may, by notification in the Official Gazette,\nappoint.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 40
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2. Definitions",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Definitions. 2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires :",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
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        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) \"Commission\" means the Assam State Commission for\nMinorities constituted under section 3;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 60
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) \"State Government\" means the Government of Assam;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 70
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) \"Member\" means a Member of the Commission;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 80
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(d) \"Minority\" for the purpose of this Act, means the persons\nbelonging to Religious as well as Linguistic Minorities,\nresiding in the State of Assam; who are otherwise eligible\nto be considered and declared by the State Govt. as\nMinorities mentioned in Article 30 of the constitution of\nIndia;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 90
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(e)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(e) \"Prescribed\" means prescribed by rules made under this\nAct.",
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            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 100
        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "Section 3. Constitution of the Assam State Commission for Minorities",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Constitution\nof the Assam\nState\nCommission\nfor Minorities.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 110
        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "Section 3(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) The State Government shall constitute a body to be known\nas the Assam State Commission for Minorities to exercise\nthe powers conferred on, and to perform the functions\nassigned to under this Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "Section 3(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) The Commission shall consist of a Chairperson and two\nmembers to be nominated by the State Government from\namongst persons of eminence, ability and integrity and\nthey shall be from amongst the Minorities Communities :",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 3(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that one such member shall be from the Religious\nMinority and the other from the Linguistic Minority Community.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 140
        },
        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "Section 4. Term of office and conditions of service of Chairperson and Members",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Term of\noffice and\nconditions\nof service of\nChairperson\nand\nMembers.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 150
        },
        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "Section 4(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) The Chairperson and every Member shall hold office for\na term of three years from the date he assumes office.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 160
        },
        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "Section 4(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) The Chairperson or a Member may, by writing under his\nhand addressed to the State Government, resign from\nthe office of the Chairperson or, as the case may be, of\nthe Member at any time.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 170
        },
        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "Section 4(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) The State Government shall remove a person from the\noffice of Chairperson or a Member referred to in sub-\nsection (2) if that person",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 180
        },
        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "Section 4(3)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) become an undischarged insolvent;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 190
        },
        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "Section 4(3)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) is convicted and sententenced to imprisoment for an\noffence which, in the opinion of the State\nGovernment, involves moral turpitude;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 200
        },
        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "Section 4(3)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) becomes unsound mind and stands so declared by a\ncompetent court;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 210
        },
        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "Section 4(3)(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(d) refuses to act or becomes incapable of acting;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 220
        },
        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "Section 4(3)(e)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(e) is, without obtaining leave of absence from the\nCommission, absent from three consecutive meetings\nof the Commission;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 230
        },
        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "Section 4(3)(f)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(f) has, in the opinion of the State Government, so abused\nthe position of Chairperson or Member as to render\nthat person's continuance in office detrimental to the\ninterests of Minorities or public interest :",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 240
        },
        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 4(3)(f)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that no person shall be removed under\nthis clause until he has been given a reasonable\nopportunity of being heard in the matter.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 250
        },
        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "Section 4(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(4) A vacancy caused under sub-section (2) or otherwise shall\nbe filled up by fresh nomination.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 260
        },
        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "Section 4(5)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(5) The salaries and allowances payable to, and the other\nterms and conditions of service of the Chairperson and\nMember, shall be such as may be prescribed.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 270
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5. Officers and other employees of the Commission",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Officers and\nother\nemployees\nof the\nCommission.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 280
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) The State Government shall provide the Commission with\na Secretary and such other officers and employees as may\nbe necessary for the efficient performance of the functions\nof the Commission.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 290
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) The salaries and allowances payable to, and the other\nterms and conditions of service of the Officers and other\nemployees appointed for the purpose of the Commission\nshall be such as may be prescribed.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 300
        },
        {
            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6. Salaries and allowances to be paid out of grants",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Salaries and\nallowances\nto be paid\nout of\ngrants.\n6. The salaries and allowances payable to the Chairperson and\nMember and the administrative expenses, including salaries\nand allowances payable to the officers and other employees,\nshall be paid out of the grants referred to in sub-section (1)\nof Section 10.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 310
        },
        {
            "number": "7",
            "title": "Section 7. Vacancies etc. not to invalidate proceedings of the Commission",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Vacancies\netc. not to\ninvalidate\nproceedings\nof the\nCommission.\n7. No act or proceedings of the Commission shall be questioned\nor shall be invalid merely on the ground of the existence of\nany vacancy or defect in the constitution of the Commission.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 320
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8. Procedure to be regulated by the Commission",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Procedure to\nbe regulated\nby the\nCommission.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 330
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) The headquarter of the Commission shall be at Guwahati.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 340
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) The Commission shall regulate its own procedure.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 350
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) All orders and decisions of the Commission shall be\nauthenticated by the Secretary or any other officer of\nthe Commission duly authorised by the Secretary in this\nbehalf.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 360
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9. Function of the Commission",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Function of\nthe\nCommission.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 370
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) The Commission shall perform all or any of the following\nfunctions, namely :-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 380
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(1)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) evaluate the progress of the development of Minorities\nunder the State ;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 390
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(1)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) Monitor the working of the safeguards provided in\nthe Constitution and in laws enacted by the Parliament\nand the State Legislature ;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 400
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(1)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) Make recommendations for the effective\nimplementation of safeguards for the protection of\nthe interests of Minorities by the State Government ;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 410
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(1)(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(d) look into specific complaints regarding deprivation of\nrights and safeguards of the Minorities and takeup\nsuch matters with appropriate authorities under the\ncontrol of the State Government ;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 420
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(1)(e)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(e) cause studies to be undertaken into problems arising\nout of any discrimination against Minorities and\nrecommend measures for their removal ;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 430
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(1)(f)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(f) conduct studies, research and analysis on the issues\nrelating to socio-economic and educational\ndevelopment of Minorities ;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 440
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(1)(g)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(g) suggest appropriate measures in respect of any\nMinority to be undertaken by the State Government ;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 450
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(1)(h)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(h) make periodical or special reports to the State\nGovernment on any matter pertaining to minorities\nand in particular difficulties faced by them ; and",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 460
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(1)(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(i) any other matter which may be referred to it by the\nState Government ;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 470
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) The Commission shall, while performing any of the\nfunctions mentioned in sub-clauses (a) and (d) of sub-\nsection (1) have all the powers of a civil court trying a\nsuit and in particular, in respect of the following matters,\nnamely :-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 480
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any\nperson from any part of the State and examining him\non oath ;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 490
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) requiring the discovery and production of any\ndocument ;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 500
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) receiving evidence on affidavits ;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 510
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(d) requisitioning any public record or copy thereof from\nany office ;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 520
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(e)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(e) issuing summons for examination of witnesses and\ndocuments ; and",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 530
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(f)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(f) any other matter which may be prescribed.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 540
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) The advice of the Commission and, especially, the\nfindings of the Commission concerning deprivation of\nany right of the Minorities or any infringement of any\nwell-being of the Minority by omission or commission,\nshall ordinarily be binding upon the State Government.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 550
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10. Grants by State Government",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Grants by\nState\nGovernment.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 560
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) The State Government shall, after the appropriation made\nby the State Legislature by law in this behalf, pay to\nthe Commission by way of grants such sums of money\nas the State Government may think fit for being utilised\nfor the purposes of this Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 570
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) The Commission may spend such sums as it thinks fit\nfor performing the functions under this Act, and such\nsums shall be treated as expenditure payable out of the\ngrants referred to in sub-section (1).",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 580
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11. Accounts and audit",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Accounts\nand audit.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 590
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) The commission shall maintain proper accounts and other\nrelevant records and prepare an annual statement of\naccounts in such form as may be prescribed by the State\nGovernment in consultation with the Accountant General,\nAssam.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 600
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) The Accountant General and any person appointed by\nhim in connection with the audit of the accounts of the\nCommission under this Act shall have the same rights\nand privileges and authority in connection with such\naudit as the Accountant General generally has in\nconnection with the audit of Government accounts and,\nin particular, shall have the right to demand the\nproduction of books, accounts, connected vouchers and\nother documents and paper and to inspect any of the\noffices of the Commission.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 610
        },
        {
            "number": "12",
            "title": "Section 12. Annual Report",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Annual\nReport.\n12. The Commission shall prepare, in such form and by such\ndate for each financial year, as may be prescribed, its annual\nreport giving a full accounts of its activities during the\nprevious financial year and forward a copy thereof to the\nState Government.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 620
        },
        {
            "number": "13",
            "title": "Section 13. Annual Report to be laid before the Assembly",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Annual\nReport to\nbe laid before\nthe Assembly.\n13. The State Government shall cause the annual\nreport together with a memorandum of action\ntaken on the recommendations contained\ntherein, and the reasons for the non-acceptance,\nif any, such recommendations and the audit\nreport to be laid as soon as may be after the\nreport is received, before the Legislative\nAssembly.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 630
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14. Chairperson, Member and staff to be public servants",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Chairperson,\nMember and\nstaff to be\npublic\nservants.\n14. The Chairperson, Member and employees of the\nCommission shall be deemed to be public\nservants within the meaning of Section 21 of\nthe Indian Penal Code.",
            "footnote": "Central Act 45 of 1860",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 640
        },
        {
            "number": "15",
            "title": "Section 15. Power to make rules",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Power to\nmake rules.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 650
        },
        {
            "number": "15",
            "title": "Section 15(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) The State Government may by notification\nin the Official Gazette, make rules for\ncarrying out the provisions of this Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 660
        },
        {
            "number": "15",
            "title": "Section 15(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) In particular and without prejudice to the\ngenerality of the foregoing power, such rules\nmay provide for all or any of the following\nmatters, namely :-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 670
        },
        {
            "number": "15",
            "title": "Section 15(2)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) Salaries and allowances payable to, and\nother terms and conditions of services of\nthe Chairperson and Members under sub-\nsection (5) of section 4 and other officers\nand employees under sub-section (2) of\nsection 5 ;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 680
        },
        {
            "number": "15",
            "title": "Section 15(2)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) any other matter under clause (f) of sub-\nsection (2) of Section 9 ;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 690
        },
        {
            "number": "15",
            "title": "Section 15(2)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) the form in which the accounts shall be\nmaintained and the annual statement of\naccounts shall be prepared under sub-\nsection (1) of section 11 ;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 700
        },
        {
            "number": "15",
            "title": "Section 15(2)(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(d) the form in and the time at, which the\nannual report shall be prepared under\nsection 12 ;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 710
        },
        {
            "number": "15",
            "title": "Section 15(2)(e)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(e) any other matter which is required to be or\nmay be prescribed.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 720
        },
        {
            "number": "15",
            "title": "Section 15(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) Every rule made under this section shall be laid as soon\nas may be after it is made, before the Assam Legislative\nAssembly while it is in session for a total period of\nfourteen days which may be comprised in one session\nor in two successive sessions and if, before the expiry\nof the session in which it is also laid or the sessions\nimmediately following the Assam Legislative\nAssembly agree in making any modification in the rule\nor the Assam Legislative Assembly agrees that the\nrule should not be made, the rule shall thereafter have\neffect only in such modified form or be of no effect,\nas the case may be, so however, that any such\nmodification or annulment shall be without prejudice\nto the validity of the anything previously done under\nthat rule.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 730
        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "Section 16. Power to remove difficulties",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Power to\nremove\ndifficulties.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 740
        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "Section 16(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provision\nof this Act, the State Government may, by order\npublished in the Official Gazette, make such provisions,\nnot inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as\nappears to it to be necessary or expedient for removing\nthe difficulty :",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 750
        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 16(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that no such order shall be made after\nthe expiry of a period of two years from the date of\ncommencement of this Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 760
        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "Section 16(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) Every order made under this section shall, as soon as\r\nmay be after it is made, be laid before the State\r\nLegislature.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 770
        }
    ],
    "metadata": {
        "Act ID": "200320",
        "Act Number": "XX",
        "Enactment Date": "2003-05-08",
        "Act Year": "2003",
        "Short Title": "The Assam State Commission for Minorities Act, 2003",
        "Department": "Legislative Department :: Legislative Branch",
        "Type": "STATE",
        "Location": "Assam"
    },
    "updated_at": "2026-09-29 21:52:04"
}