Section 2(1)(e) in The Maharashtra State Reservation (of seats for admission in educational institutions in the State and for appointments or posts in the public services under the State) for Educationally and Socially Backward Category (ESBC) Act, 2014
(e)"Educationally and Socially Backward Category (ESBC)" means such category or categories of citizens who are Educationally and Socially Backward Class of citizens and declared by the Government as Educationally and Socially Backward Category (ESBC), from time to time;