Section 3: Constitution of the National Commission for Minorities .-(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

Q: What does Section 3 of The National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 (TNCMA) deal with?

Section 3 TNCMA pertains to "Constitution of the National Commission for Minorities .-(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". It is part of the The National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 3 of The National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 (TNCMA) governs constitution of the National Commission for Minorities .-(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. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 3 TNCMA still in force?

Yes, Section 3 of the The National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 3 TNCMA?

धारा 3 TNCMA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 3 of the The National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. Section 3 of The National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 (TNCMA) governs constitution of the National Commission for Minorities .-(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. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 3 TNCMA?

Dhara 3 TNCMA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 3 of the The National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 3 of The National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 (TNCMA) governs constitution of the National Commission for Minorities .-(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. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 3 of The National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992?

Cite as: "Section 3, The National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 (TNCMA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992, § 3 (India).

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Section 3 TNCMA (The National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992): Constitution of the National Commission for Minorities .-(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 | Law on Tips | Law on Tips

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The National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992

Chapter IIT — he National Commission For Minorities

Section 3

Constitution of the National Commission for Minorities .-(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 [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.

Related Sections

§2

Definitions .-In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,

TNCMA

§5

Officers and other employees of the Commission .-(1) The Central Government shall provide the Commission with a Secretary and such other officers and employees as may be necessary for the efficient performance of the functions of the Commission under this Act

TNCMA

§8

Procedure to be regulated by the Commission .-(1) The Commission shall meet as and when necessary at such time and place as the Chairperson may think fit

TNCMA

§4

Term of office and conditions of service of Chairperson and Members .-(1) The Chairperson and every Member shall hold office for a term of three years from the date he assumes office

TNCMA

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