BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDSCentral

Section 4 of The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

(1)The Governing Council may, with the prior approval of the Central Government, by notification in the Official Gazette, constitute an Executive Committee which shall consist of the following members, namely: —
1. (a)Director General of the Bureau, who shall be its ex officio Chairman; and
2. (b)such number of members, as may be prescribed.
(2)The Executive Committee constituted under sub-section (1) shall perform, exercise and discharge such functions, powers and duties of the Bureau, as may be delegated to it by the Governing Council.

Summary

The Governing Council can create an Executive Committee.
This committee needs prior approval from the Central Government to be formed.
The Director General of the Bureau serves as the ex officio Chairman of this committee.
The committee also includes a specific number of other members as decided by rules.
Its job is to perform functions and duties given to it by the Governing Council.

Practical examples

1In March 2021, the Governing Council received permission from the Central Government to officially set up the Executive Committee to handle faster license approvals.

2The Director General, acting as Chairman, called an Executive Committee meeting to exercise powers that the Governing Council had recently delegated to them.

FAQ

1. Who heads the Executive Committee?

The Director General of the Bureau is the ex officio Chairman.

2. Does the Governing Council need permission to create this committee?

Yes, it must have the prior approval of the Central Government.

3. What powers does the Executive Committee have?

It performs the functions and exercises the powers that are delegated to it by the Governing Council.

4. How are the other members of the committee chosen?

The number of members is prescribed by the rules made under the law.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 4 of The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016., who acts as the Chairman of the Executive Committee?

Q2.According to Section 4 of The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016., what is required before the Governing Council can constitute an Executive Committee?

Q3.Under Section 4 of The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016., what defines the duties of the Executive Committee?

Q4.Under Section 4 of The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016., how is the creation of the Executive Committee officially announced?

3PreviousSection 3 Establishment of Bureau and Constitution of Governing Council.5NextSection 5 Advisory Committees of Bureau.

←Section 3 Section 5→