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Section 7 of The Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial Act, 1951
- (1)For the purposes of managing the affairs of the Trust, the Trustees may, by resolution passed at a meeting, appoint a committee of management, and entrust to it such powers, duties and functions, under such directions and limitations, as may be defined by such resolution.
- (2)The Trustees may appoint any person as members of the committee of management, whether such person are Trustees or not, and may, from time to time, vary or rescind any resolution passed by it under this section.
Summary
- The Trustees can set up a committee of management to handle the daily affairs of the Trust.
- To create this committee, the Trustees must pass a formal decision, called a resolution, at one of their meetings.
- The Trustees will decide exactly what powers, duties, and responsibilities the committee gets, along with any rules or limits they must follow.
- Anyone can be chosen to join this committee, whether they are already a Trustee or not.
- The Trustees can change or cancel their decisions about this committee at any time.
Practical examples
1On March 12, 1955, the Trustees hold a meeting in Amritsar and decide that managing the daily visitor flow and ticket booth requires a dedicated team. They pass a resolution creating the Daily Operations Committee, naming a local high school principal, Ramesh Kumar, and an accountant, Anita Dev, as members to run it.
2In 1962, the Trustees realize the Garden Maintenance Committee is not performing well. They pass a new resolution to dismiss the current members and replace them with a local botany expert, Dr. Rajesh Singh, to oversee the trees and lawns.
FAQ
1. How do the Trustees appoint a committee of management?
They must pass a formal resolution at a meeting.
2. Does a committee member have to be an official Trustee of the Memorial?
No, the Trustees can appoint anyone they choose, regardless of whether that person is a Trustee or not.
3. Can the Trustees change the powers given to a committee after it has been set up?
Yes, they can vary or completely cancel any resolution they previously passed regarding the committee.
4. Who decides what duties the committee of management has to perform?
The Trustees define the exact duties, powers, and limits in the resolution they pass at their meeting.
Test yourself
Q1.What is required for the Trustees to appoint a committee of management?
Q2.Who can be appointed as a member of the committee of management?
Q3.Who sets the directions and limitations for the committee of management?
Q4.What can the Trustees do to a previously passed resolution under Section 7?
Q5.For what purpose can the Trustees appoint a committee of management?