Section 10 of The Cost Accountants Act, 1959
1[10. Re-election or re-nomination to Council.--A member of the Council, elected or nominated under sub-section (2) of section 9, shall be eligible for re-election or as the case may be, re-nomination: Provided that no member shall hold the office for more than two consecutive terms: Provided further that a member of the Council, who is or has been elected as President under sub-section (1) of section 12, shall not be eligible for election or nomination as a member of the Council.]
Summary
- Council members, whether elected or nominated under Section 9, are generally eligible to stand for re-election or receive re-nomination.
- No member of the Council can hold office for more than two consecutive terms.
- A member of the Council who is currently serving as President or has previously been elected as President under Section 12(1) is disqualified from any future election or nomination to the Council.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a Council member be re-elected or re-nominated?
Yes, Council members are generally eligible for re-election or re-nomination, subject to certain limits.
2. What is the maximum number of consecutive terms a member can serve?
A member is prohibited from holding office in the Council for more than two consecutive terms.
3. Can a former President of the Council run for a Council seat again?
No, anyone who is or has been elected as President under Section 12 is barred from being elected or nominated as a Council member.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 10 of The Cost Accountants Act, 1959, how does the role of President under Section 12 affect a person's future eligibility for the Council?
Q2.Under Section 10 of The Cost Accountants Act, 1959, what is the maximum number of consecutive terms a member, elected or nominated under Section 9, can hold office on the Council?
Q3.Suppose a Council member is nominated under Section 9(2)(b) of The Cost Accountants Act, 1959, and serves one full term, then gets elected under Section 9(2)(a) for the next term. Under Section 10, can they immediately run for a third term?
Q4.Under Section 10 of The Cost Accountants Act, 1959, which of the following is true for a Council member who has served two consecutive terms, took a break for one term, and now wants to return?