Section 5 of The Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial Act, 1951
1[5. Term of office of nominated Trustees.--The Trustees nominated under clause (g) of sub-section (1) of section 4 shall be Trustees for a period of five years, and shall be eligible for renomination.] 2[Provided that the term of office of a Trustee nominated under clause (g) of sub-section (1) of section 4 may be terminated before the expiry of the period of five years by the Central Government].
Summary
- This section sets the rules for how long the nominated Trustees can serve.
- The three eminent persons nominated by the Central Government under Section 4(1)(g) serve for a term of five years.
- These nominated Trustees can be nominated again, meaning renominated, when their term ends.
- The Central Government has the power to end the term of any nominated Trustee before the five years are up.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the normal term of office for a nominated Trustee?
The normal term of office is five years.
2. Can a nominated Trustee be appointed again after their term ends?
Yes, they are eligible for renomination.
3. Who has the authority to end a nominated Trustee's term before the five years are over?
The Central Government has this authority.
4. Which specific Trustees does Section 5 apply to?
It applies to the three eminent persons nominated under clause (g) of sub-section (1) of section 4.
Test yourself
Q1.How long is the term of office for the Trustees nominated under Section 4(1)(g)?
Q2.What happens when a nominated Trustee's five-year term ends?
Q3.Who can terminate the term of a nominated Trustee before the five-year period ends?
Q4.To which clause of Section 4 does Section 5 directly refer?
Q5.Can a nominated Trustee's term be cut short?