The West Bengal Scheduled Castes Advisory Council Act, 2017
west-bengal · 2017
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the West Bengal Scheduled Castes Advisory Council Act, 2017
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the West Bengal Scheduled Castes Advisory Council Act, 2017.
- S. 3Section 3 establishes the West Bengal Scheduled Castes Advisory Council and outlines its composition and leadership roles.
- S. 4(1) The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and every member shall hold office for such period not exceeding five years
- S. 5Section 5 provides for travel and sitting allowances for members attending Council meetings, as specified in regulations.
- S. 6Section 6 mandates the Directorate to offer secretarial support to the Council.
- S. 7Section 7 ensures council actions remain valid despite any vacancies or constitutional defects.
- S. 8Section 8 outlines the meeting procedures, quorum requirements, and record-keeping for the West Bengal Scheduled Castes Advisory Council.
- S. 9Section 9 mandates the West Bengal Scheduled Castes Advisory Council to advise the State Government on socio-economic development and cultural promotion of Scheduled Castes.
- S. 10Section 10 deems Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and members of the West Bengal Scheduled Castes Advisory Council as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 11Section 11 allows the Council to delegate its powers and duties to specific officers under certain conditions.
- S. 12Section 12 protects the State Government, Council, and its officials from legal actions for actions done in good faith under the Act.
- S. 13(1) The State Government may, by notification, make rules to carry out the purposes of this Act
- S. 14Section 14 allows the Council to create its own rules and set allowances for its officials.
- S. 15Section 15 allows the State Government to issue orders to address difficulties in implementing the Act, but only within two years of its commencement.