The West Bengal Finance Commission ( Miscellaneous Provisions ) Act, 2011
west-bengal · 2011
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the West Bengal Finance Commission (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2011
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Act, including "Chairperson," "Commission," and "State Government."
- S. 3The Commission shall consist of a Chairperson and the four other members
- S. 4Section 4 specifies the qualifications and selection criteria for members of the West Bengal Finance Commission.
- S. 5Section 5 disqualifies individuals convicted of moral turpitude, insolvent persons, or those declared of unsound mind by a court from serving on the West Bengal Finance Commission.
- S. 6Section 6 allows members of the West Bengal Finance Commission to be reappointed and resign by submitting a written resignation to the State Government.
- S. 7Section 7 details the service terms and compensation for the Chairperson and members of the West Bengal Finance Commission, and the legislative process for approving related rules.
- S. 8Section 8 grants the West Bengal Finance Commission powers equivalent to a civil court to enforce witness attendance, document production, and public record requisition.