The UTTARAKHAND LANGUAGE INSTITUTIONS ACT, 2018
uttarakhand · 2018
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Uttarakhand Language Institutions Act , 2018
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Uttarakhand Language Institutions Act, 2018.
- S. 3The Uttarakhand Language Institutions Act, 2018 mandates the state government to establish a language institution headquartered in Dehradun.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the composition of the Uttarakhand Language Institution's General Body, including government officials and nominated experts.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the composition of the Managing Executive Committee for language institutions in Uttarakhand.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the powers and duties of the Managing Committee of language institutions in Uttarakhand.
- S. 7Section 7 outlines the terms and conditions for membership on the General Body and Managing Committee of language institutions in Uttarakhand.
- S. 8Section 8 mandates that a nominated person serves the remaining term of a vacated position in language institutions.
- S. 9Section 9 outlines the meeting frequency, quorum, voting, and presiding officer roles for the General Body and Management committee of the language institution.
- S. 10Section 10 establishes academies under the Uttarakhand Language Institutions Act to promote regional languages and dialects with state government approval.
- S. 11Section 11 appoints Directors and Deputy Directors for language institutions, defines their roles, and sets their pay and conditions.
- S. 12Section 12 ensures that any vacancies or irregularities in the Institution's appointments do not invalidate its work or proceedings.
- S. 13Section 13 authorizes the Director to sign Institution decisions and delegate duties.
- S. 14Section 14 designates the institution as a nodal agency for language planning and implementation across India.
- S. 15Section 15 appoints a Senior Account Officer for financial record-keeping and mandates annual audits by state-approved auditors.
- S. 16Section mandates the preparation and submission of an annual report detailing previous year's affairs to the State Legislative Assembly.
- S. 17Section authorizes Director or authorized officer to inspect institutions to ensure compliance with the Act and related rules.
- S. 18Section 18 allows the General Body and Management Committee to create and amend rules for Act implementation, subject to State Government approval.
- S. 19Section 19 protects institutions and individuals from legal actions for good faith actions under the Act.