The Haryana Gau-Seva Aayog Act, 2010 (19 of 2010)
haryana · 2010
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- S. 1For Statement of Objects and Reasons, see Haryana Government Gazette (Extra ordinary) dated the 3rd September, 2010, Pag
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Haryana Gau-Seva Aayog Act, 2010, including "Aayog," "cow," "Government," "institution," "member," and "State."
- S. 3Section establishes the Gau-Seva Aayog for cow welfare and institution supervision in Haryana.
- S. 4(1) The Aayog shall consist of the following members, namely:- I
- S. 5(1) The Government shall appoint a Secretary of Aayog having such qualifications, as may be prescribed
- S. 6(1) Every non-official member shall hold office for a period of three years from the date on which he is appointed
- S. 7A non-official member may resign from his office by giving a notice in writing under his hand addressed to the Governmen
- S. 8Section 8 allows the government to remove or suspend non-official members of the Haryana Gau-Seva Aayog for various misconduct or conflict of interest reasons.
- S. 9Section 9 of the Haryana Gau-Seva Aayog Act, 2010 lists disqualifications for non-official member appointments.
- S. 10Section 10 fills casual vacancies in non-official member positions by appointing someone for the remaining term.
- S. 11Section 11 ensures that any vacancy or defect in the Aayog's constitution does not invalidate its actions or proceedings.
- S. 12The non-official members of the Aayog shall be paid such allowances, as may be prescribed
- S. 13(1) The Aayog shall hold meeting at least once in every three months
- S. 14Section 14 outlines the functions of the Haryana Gau-Seva Aayog, including promoting cow welfare, supervising scientific use of cow dung, and providing financial assistance for cow-related initiatives.
- S. 15The Chairman shall exercise such powers, discharge such duties and perform such functions, as may be prescribed
- S. 16Section 16 assigns the Vice-Chairman to perform the Chairman's powers, duties, and functions when the Chairman is absent.
- S. 17Section 17 establishes the headquarters of the Haryana Gau-Seva Aayog at a location specified by the Government.
- S. 18Section 18 allows the Aayog to hire necessary staff with government approval for its duties.
- S. 19The pay and other conditions of service of the officers and employees of the Aayog shall be such, as may be prescribed
- S. 20The fund of the Aayog shall consist of grants made by the Government, donations, gifts and bequests made to it
- S. 21(1) All properties, funds and other assets of the Aayog shall be held and applied by it for the purposes, as may be pres
- S. 22Section 22 mandates the Aayog to prepare and submit the next financial year's budget to the Government for approval.
- S. 23The Aayog may call for any record or report of any institution to perform the functions under this Act
- S. 24Section mandates the Aayog to maintain accounts and records, with audits by the Accountant General.
- S. 25The Haryana Gau-Seva Aayog must prepare and submit an annual report detailing its previous year's activities to the Government.
- S. 26Upon receipt of a report made under section 25, the Government may take such action thereon, as it considers appropriate
- S. 27The Government may call for such reports, returns and statements of accounts from the Aayog, as it considers necessary
- S. 28Section 28 mandates the Gau-Seva Aayog to follow government policy directions in its functions, with government's final say on policy disputes.
- S. 29Section 29 deems Aayog members, officers, and employees as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 30The section allows the government to issue orders to resolve any issues implementing the Act.
- S. 31Section 31 protects Aayog members, officers, and employees from legal actions for good faith actions under the Act.
- S. 32Power to make rules
- S. 2010(2) It shall come into force on such date, as the Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint