(1)"Backward classes" means such classes of citizens as may be notified by the Government from time to time as belonging to backward class;[(1-A) "Block Development Officer" means a person appointed as Block Development Officer by the Government;"] [Clause (1A) inserted by (First Amendment) Act, 1996 (Goa Act 1 of 1997).][(1-B) "Ballot" means ballot papers prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Act or rules made thereunder and includes "Electronic Voting Machine";] [Clause (1B) inserted by (Third Amendment) Act (Act No. 11 of 2000).]
