Section 13 of The Kalakshetra Foundation Act, 1993
- (1)The Governing Board shall meet at least twice in a year at Madras at such time as may be fixed by the Chairperson of the Governing Board.
- (2)All decisions at the meeting of the Governing Board shall be taken by majority of the Members present and voting: Provided that in the case of equality of votes the Chairperson of the Governing Board shall have a casting vote.
- (3)The Governing Board shall observe such procedure in regard to the transaction of its business at its meetings (including the quorum at its meetings) as may be specified by regulations.
- (4)No act or proceeding of the Governing Board shall be invalid merely by reason of--
- (a)any vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of, the Governing Board; or
- (b)any defect in the nomination of a person acting as a Member of the Governing Board; or
- (c)any irregularity in the procedure of the Governing Board not affecting the merits of the case.
Summary
- The Governing Board must meet at least twice a year in Madras.
- The Chairperson of the Governing Board is the one who fixes the time for these meetings.
- Decisions at the meetings are made by a majority vote of the members who are present and voting.
- If a vote ends in a tie, the Chairperson gets an extra casting vote to break the tie.
- The rules for how the meetings are run, including how many members must be present to form a quorum, are set by regulations.
- A decision made by the board is not invalid just because a seat is empty, someone was nominated incorrectly, or there was a minor procedural mistake that did not affect the actual outcome.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. How often is the Governing Board required to hold meetings?
They must meet at least twice a year.
2. Who decides when the board will meet?
The time is fixed by the Chairperson of the Governing Board.
3. What happens if there is a tie vote during a meeting?
The Chairperson has a casting vote to break the tie.
4. If the board makes a decision while a member's seat is vacant, does the decision get thrown out?
No, acts and proceedings of the board remain valid even if there is a vacancy in its constitution.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 13 of The Kalakshetra Foundation Act, 1993, what happens if the Governing Board makes a decision while one of its member seats is currently vacant?
Q2.Under Section 13 of The Kalakshetra Foundation Act, 1993, who holds the power to fix the time for the mandatory meetings of the Governing Board?
Q3.Under Section 13 of The Kalakshetra Foundation Act, 1993, how are ties in voting handled during a meeting of the Governing Board?
Q4.Under Section 13 of The Kalakshetra Foundation Act, 1993, which of the following locations is mandated as the venue for the Governing Board's required bi-annual meetings?