The Punjab State Board of Technical Education and Industrial Training Act 1992
punjab · 1993
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Punjab State Board of Technical Education and Industrial Training Act, 1992
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Punjab State Board of Technical Education and Industrial Training Act 1992.
- S. 3The section allows the government to establish a Board with corporate powers to manage technical education and training.
- S. 4Section dissolves the existing Punjab State Board of Technical Education and transfers its assets, rights, liabilities, and employees to the new Board.
- S. 5(1) 1[The Board shall consist of the Chairman, the Vice- Chairman and following members], namely: - I
- S. 6The Board shall have its headquarters at such place as maybe notified by the Government in the Official Gazette
- S. 7(1) The term of office of members other than the Ex- officiomembers, shall be three years
- S. 8Section 8 outlines the process for members to resign from the Punjab State Board of Technical Education and Industrial Training.
- S. 9Section 9 allows the government or board to remove members for misconduct, absence, or unfitness, after giving them a chance to defend.
- S. 10Section 10 fills casual vacancies on the Punjab State Board by nomination or co-option for the remaining term.
- S. 11Section 11 allows all board members except those removed under section 9 to be re-nominated or re-co-opted.
- S. 12No business shall be transacted at a meeting of the Board unless at least one-third of the total members are present
- S. 13Section 13 prohibits board members from voting on matters where they have a personal or financial interest.
- S. 14Section 14 outlines the meeting procedures and quorum requirements for the Punjab State Board of Technical Education and Industrial Training.
- S. 15Section 15 outlines the process for Board decisions and instrument authentication in the Punjab State Board of Technical Education and Industrial Training Act.
- S. 16Section 16 ensures the Board's actions remain valid despite constitutional, membership, or procedural flaws.
- S. 17Section 17 outlines the Board's duties to affiliate institutions, inspect them, set standards, conduct exams, and issue certificates.
- S. 18Section 18 grants the Board powers to cancel exams, withhold results, and deduct marks for unfair practices or indiscipline.
- S. 19The Board can establish specified committees to assist in implementing the Act's provisions.
- S. 20Section 20 establishes the officers of the Punjab State Board, including the Chairman, Secretary, and others as appointed by the Government.
- S. 21Section 21 appoints the Chairman of the Punjab State Board of Technical Education and Industrial Training, setting qualifications and terms.
- S. 22Section 22 grants the Chairman powers to implement Board decisions and make necessary orders, subject to Board ratification.
- S. 23The Government shall appoint a person to be the Secretary to assist the Board in carrying out the purposes of this Act
- S. 24Section 24 outlines the Secretary's role as the Board's Chief Executive Officer, detailing their responsibilities for financial records and meeting proceedings.
- S. 25Section 25 allows the Board to hire necessary employees with prescribed terms and conditions.
- S. 26Section establishes a Technical Education Development Fund for the Board's receipts and expenditures, managed as prescribed.
- S. 27Section mandates the Board's accounts to be prepared by the Secretary and audited annually by a government-specified agency.
- S. 28Section 28 mandates the Board to prepare and submit its annual report and audited accounts to the Government, which must then be laid before the State Legislative Assembly.
- S. 29Section 29 grants the government oversight powers over the Board, including the ability to direct actions and conduct inspections.
- S. 30Section 30 requires the Board to inform the Government of every resolution within 30 days.
- S. 31The section allows the government to suspend Board resolutions deemed not in public interest or non-compliant, with a right to explanation.
- S. 32The government can give the Board any necessary or helpful directions for the Act's purposes.
- S. 33Section 33 allows an institution to appeal against a Board's decision to refuse or withdraw its affiliation within 30 days.
- S. 34Section 34 designates Board members, officers, and employees as public servants under the Indian Penal Code during examinations.
- S. 35Section 35 protects the Board and its officials from legal actions for good faith actions under the Act.
- S. 36Section 36 bars suits against the Board or its members unless a two-month notice is given and the suit is filed within six months.
- S. 37The section allows the government to issue orders to regulate matters specified by regulations under the Act.
- S. 38(1) The Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the purposes of this Act
- S. 39Section 39 authorizes the Board to make regulations for various aspects of technical education, including admissions, courses, and examination procedures, with government approval.
- S. 40Section 40 repeals previous laws and saves existing rights under the Punjab State Board of Technical Education and Industrial Training Act 1992.