Section 56 of The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996
A Board may, by general or special order, delegate to the Chairperson or any other member or to the Secretary or any other officer or employee of the Board, subject to such conditions and limitations, if any, as may be specified in the order, such of its powers and duties under this Act as it may deem necessary.
Summary
- The Board can pass its authority and responsibilities to specific individuals or staff members.
- This transfer can be made to the Chairperson, any member, the Secretary, or other employees of the Board.
- The delegation of power must be done through a general or special written order.
- The Board can set specific conditions or limits on how these delegated powers are used.
- This section ensures that the Board can function efficiently by sharing the workload.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can the Board delegate its powers under Section 56 of The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996?
Yes, Section 56 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act allows a Board to delegate its powers and duties to the Chairperson, members, Secretary, or any other officer.
2. Who can receive delegated authority under Section 56 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act?
According to Section 56 of the Act, the Board may delegate authority to the Chairperson, any member, the Secretary, or any other officer or employee of the Board.
3. Are there any restrictions on delegation under Section 56 of the 1996 Construction Workers Act?
Yes, Section 56 of the Construction Workers Act states that any delegation is subject to the conditions and limitations specified by the Board in its order.
4. How does a Board officially delegate its powers under Section 56 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act?
Under Section 56 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act, delegation must be done by a general or special order.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 56 of The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996, to whom can the Board delegate its powers?
Q2.How must a delegation of power be communicated under Section 56 of the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996?
Q3.Can a Board member use delegated powers to perform a duty under Section 57 of the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996?
Q4.Under Section 56 of the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996, what can the Board include in a delegation order?