Section 20 of The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020
The Central Government shall appoint the President and Members of the Autonomous Boards on the basis of the recommendations made in accordance with the procedure specified in section 5 by the Search Committee constituted thereunder.
Summary
- The Central Government is responsible for appointing the Presidents and members of all the Autonomous Boards.
- These appointments are not made directly but are based on recommendations from a Search Committee.
- The rules for how this committee works are found in Section 5 of the Act.
- The committee must search for people with high qualifications and ensure they do not have any financial interests that could interfere with their work.
- For every empty position, the Search Committee must suggest a list of at least three names for the government to consider.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who has the final say in appointing a Board President?
The Central Government makes the actual appointment, but they must choose from the names recommended by the Search Committee.
2. How many names does the government get to choose from for one vacancy?
The Search Committee is required to recommend a panel of at least three names for every vacancy.
3. Does the Search Committee check for conflicts of interest?
Yes, before recommending anyone, the committee must be satisfied that the person has no financial or other interest that might negatively affect their work.
4. Is an appointment invalid if one member of the Search Committee is missing during the vote?
No, the law states that an appointment is not invalid just because there was a vacancy or someone was absent from the Search Committee.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 20 of The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020, the procedure for recommending board members is taken from which other section?
Q2.Under the rules applied by Section 20 of The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020, what is the minimum number of names the Search Committee must provide for a single vacancy?
Q3.Under Section 20 of The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020, who is the Chairperson of the Search Committee when selecting a President for an Autonomous Board?
Q4.Under Section 20 of The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020, what must the Search Committee confirm about a candidate before recommending them?