Section 26 of The Apprentices Act, 1961
- (1)The Central Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint a suitable person as the Central Apprenticeship Adviser.
- (2)The State Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint a suitable person as the State Apprenticeship Adviser.
- (3)The Central Apprenticeship Adviser shall be the Secretary to the Central Apprenticeship Council and the State Apprenticeship Adviser shall be Secretary to the State Apprenticeship Council.
Summary
- The Central Government must appoint a qualified person to be the Central Apprenticeship Adviser.
- Each State Government must appoint a qualified person to be the State Apprenticeship Adviser.
- The Central Apprenticeship Adviser also does the job of Secretary for the Central Apprenticeship Council.
- The State Apprenticeship Adviser also does the job of Secretary for the State Apprenticeship Council.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who chooses the Central Apprenticeship Adviser?
The Central Government appoints them by publishing a notice in the Official Gazette.
2. Does every state have its own Adviser?
Yes, every State Government is required to appoint a State Apprenticeship Adviser.
3. Who acts as the Secretary for the State Apprenticeship Council?
The State Apprenticeship Adviser automatically serves as the Secretary for the State Apprenticeship Council.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 26 of The Apprentices Act, 1961, who is responsible for appointing the State Apprenticeship Adviser?
Q2.Under Section 26 of The Apprentices Act, 1961, what dual role does the Central Apprenticeship Adviser hold?
Q3.Under Section 26 of The Apprentices Act, 1961, how must the appointment of an Apprenticeship Adviser be officially announced?
Q4.Under Section 24 and Section 26 of The Apprentices Act, 1961, who handles the secretarial duties for a council led by a Chairman appointed by the State Government?