The terms of Reference were as follows "The Commission shall (i) determine the criteria to be adopted in considering whether any sections of citizens of India in the State of Andhra Pradesh (other than the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes specified by notifications issued by the President of India under article 341 & 342 of the Constitution of India) may be treated as socially and educationally Backward Classes and in accordance with such criteria prepare a list of such backward classes setting out also their approximate numbers and their territorial distribution; (ii) investigate the conditions of all such socially and educationally backward classes and the difficulties under which they labour; and make recommendations as to the special provisions which may be made by the Government for their advancement and for prom otion of their educational and economic interests, generally and with particular reference to (1) th e reservation in educational institutions maintained by the State or receiving aid out of State funds; (2) the concessions, such as scholarships, which may be given by way of assistance; (3) the percentage or proportion of such reservation the quantum of such assistance and the period during which such reservation or assistance may be made or given; and (iii) advise the Government as to the backward classes of citizens (other than the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes) which are not ,adequately represented in the services under the State and prepare a list of all such backward classes and make recommendation as to: (1) the reservation of appointments or posts in favour of such backward Classes, and (2) the percentage or proportion of such reservation and the period during which such reservation may be made.