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Section 10 of The Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial Act, 1951
The Trustees may make regulations consistent with this Act for all or any of the following purposes, namely;--
- (a)the manner in which meetings of the Trustees shall be convened the quorum for the transaction of any business thereat and the procedure at such meetings;
- (b)the manner in which a majority decision of the Trustees shall be obtained by circulation to the Trustees of the matter requiring decision;
- (c)the term of office of members of the committee of management their powers and duties, and the circumstances in which and the conditions subject to which such powers and duties may be exercised;
- (d)the appointment of such officers and servants as may be necessary for the purposes of the Trust, and their terms and conditions of service.
Summary
- The Trustees can write their own internal rules, called regulations, as long as they agree with the overall Act.
- These regulations can set up how meetings are called, the meeting procedures, and the minimum number of members needed to make decisions, known as the quorum.
- Regulations can establish how to get a majority decision by sending, or circulating, the documents to the Trustees instead of holding a physical meeting.
- They can define how long the committee of management members serve, what their exact powers are, and when they can use those powers.
- They can also lay down rules for hiring necessary staff and workers, including their wages and terms of employment.
Practical examples
1In 1953, the Trustees draft a regulation stating that a minimum of four Trustees must be present in the room before any official vote can occur. This sets the formal meeting quorum under Section 10.
2To save travel expenses, the Trustees write a regulation in 1959 allowing them to vote on minor repairs by passing a written paper around via registered post. Once four out of seven sign their approval, the majority decision is officially obtained by circulation.
FAQ
1. What is a "quorum" as mentioned in this section?
A quorum is the minimum number of Trustees who must be present at a meeting to legally make decisions.
Test yourself
Q1.Who has the power to make regulations under Section 10?
Q2.What must the regulations be consistent with?
Q3.Which of the following can be decided by a regulation made under Section 10?
Q4.How can a majority decision of the Trustees be obtained without a physical meeting under these regulations?
Q5.What can regulations specify regarding the committee of management?
Q6.Who falls under "officers and servants" whose appointment terms can be regulated under Section 10?