The Gujarat Scheduled castes Development Corporation Act,1985
gujarat · 1985
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- S. 1Section 1 specifies the presiding officer for meetings of the Gujarat Scheduled Castes Development Corporation.
- S. 2Clause (d) was substituted by Guj
- S. 3Section establishes a corporation to uplift Scheduled Castes in Gujarat, with powers to acquire property and sue/be sued.
- S. 4Section 4 removes a provision about directors' terms upon nomination to fill vacancies.
- S. 5Section 5 establishes the composition and appointment of directors for the Gujarat Scheduled Castes Development Corporation.
- S. 63[(1)The director shall hold office during the pleasure of the State Government
- S. 7Section 7 mandates the State Government to fill any director vacancies under the Gujarat Scheduled Castes Development Corporation Act.
- S. 8Section 8 disqualifies individuals from being directors if they are insolvent, of unsound mind, convicted of moral offenses, or removed from government service.
- S. 9Section 9 requires directors with financial interests in Corporation matters to disclose them and refrain from deliberations.
- S. 10Section 10 allows the State Government to remove a director for specified reasons and permits a director to resign.
- S. 11Section 11 outlines the role and responsibilities of the managing director as the chief executive and operational manager of the corporation.
- S. 12Section 12 allows the Corporation to appoint staff, delegate powers, and set their conditions and remuneration.
- S. 13Section 13 outlines the procedural rules and quorum for meetings of the Gujarat Scheduled Castes Development Corporation.
- S. 14Section 14 ensures the validity of the Corporation's actions despite any vacancies or defects in its constitution or director disqualifications.
- S. 15Section 15 prevents disqualification of individuals from Legislative Assembly membership if they are corporation chairmen or directors.
- S. 16Section 16 outlines the primary duties and powers of the Gujarat Scheduled Castes Development Corporation to uplift Scheduled Castes through various development programs and financial support.
- S. 17The section allows the State Government to provide up to fifty crores of rupees as capital to the Corporation, with potential future increases and terms.
- S. 18(1) The Corporation shall have its own fund
- S. 19Section 19 mandates the preparation and maintenance of the Corporation's balance-sheet and accounts in prescribed form and closing them annually by March 31.
- S. 20Section 20 mandates annual audits of the Gujarat Scheduled castes Development Corporation and reporting to the State Government.
- S. 21Section 21 allows the State Government to form an Advisory Committee and mandates the Corporation to consult it on specified business.
- S. 22Section 22 allows the Corporation's dues to be recovered as land revenue arrears by the Collector after a managing director's certificate.
- S. 23Section 23 allows the State Government to dissolve the Corporation if it fails to function or exceeds its powers.
- S. 24Section 24 details the dissolution process of the Corporation, transferring its powers and assets to the State Government.
- S. 25Section 25 protects the Corporation and its officials from lawsuits for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 26Section 26 provides indemnity to directors against losses and expenses except those caused by their own misconduct.
- S. 27Section 27 empowers the Corporation to create regulations for its internal operations and management.
- S. 28Section 28 empowers the State Government to make rules to implement the Act, including terms of directors' service and Corporation's functions.