(1) The State Government shall constitute a multidisciplinary Expert Group for evaluation of the Social Impact Assessment Report. The Expert Group shall consist of,—
(a) two non-official social scientists to be nominated by the State Government ;
(b) two representatives from amongst the members of the Gram Sabha, Panchayat, Municipal Council or Municipal Corporation, who were not represented in the Social Impact Assessment Process, of which at least one shall be a woman ;
(c) two persons who have understanding of rehabilitation or have contributed substantially in framing Rehabilitation Policy of the State ;
(d) the Secretary of the Forests Department and the Secretary in whose jurisdiction the Project lies ; and
(e) a technical expert not below the rank of an Executive Engineer in the field or subject relating to the Project.
(2) The Secretary of the Forest Department (Land Acquisition) shall be the Chairperson of the Expert Group from amongst the members.