Section 7 of The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
- (1)The Central Government shall appoint a Director General of the Bureau.
- (2)The terms and conditions of service of the Director General of the Bureau shall be such as may be prescribed.
- (3)Subject to the general superintendence and control of the Governing Council, the Director General of the Bureau shall be the Chief Executive Authority of the Bureau.
- (4)The Director General of the Bureau shall exercise and discharge such of the powers and duties of the Bureau as may be specified by regulations.
- (5)The Director General may, by general or special order in writing, delegate to any officer of the Bureau subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the order, such of his powers and functions as are assigned to him under the regulations or are delegated to him by the Governing Council, as he may deem necessary.
Summary
- The Central Government is responsible for appointing the Director General of the Bureau.
- The specific terms and conditions of the Director General's service are determined by prescribed rules.
- The Director General serves as the Chief Executive Authority for the Bureau.
- Their authority and duties are subject to the general supervision and control of the Governing Council.
- They have the legal power to delegate their functions to other officers through a written order.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who has the power to hire the Director General?
The Central Government is the authority that appoints the Director General.
2. Is the Director General the top executive of the Bureau?
Yes, the Act designates the Director General as the Chief Executive Authority.
3. Can the Director General be overruled by the Governing Council?
Yes, the Director General operates under the general superintendence and control of the Governing Council.
4. How does the Director General give power to other staff members?
They must use a general or special order in writing to delegate specific powers or functions.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 7 of The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016., who is the appointing authority for the Director General?
Q2.According to Section 7 of The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016., what is the official executive status of the Director General?
Q3.Under Section 7 of The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016., what is required for the Director General to delegate powers to another officer?
Q4.Based on Section 7 of The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016., whose control is the Director General subject to while performing duties?