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Section 14 of The National Dairy Development Board Act, 1987

(1)The Board may delegate to any management committee or to any member thereof or to any officer of the National Dairy Development Board, subject to such conditions and limitations, if any, as may be specified by the Board, such of its powers and functions under this Act as it may deem necessary for the efficient discharge of its functions.
(2)The Board may, if it considers it necessary so to do in the public interest, delegate any of its powers and functions, subject to such conditions and limitations, if any, as may be specified by it, to a co-operative federation at the National or State level, or to any organisation owned, managed, controlled or assisted by the National Dairy Development Board.

Summary

This provision gives the Board the authority to hand over its own powers and functions to other groups or individuals.
The Board can delegate tasks to any management committee, a single committee member, or an officer of the Board to work more efficiently.
The Board can also delegate powers to outside co-operative federations or related organisations if it is necessary in the public interest.
An outside organisation can only receive these powers if it is at the national or state level, or if it is owned, managed, controlled, or assisted by the Board.
Whenever the Board delegates a power, it can attach specific conditions and limits to how that power is used.

Practical examples

1On November 5, 2025, the Board delegates the power to approve minor equipment purchases directly to Mrs. Anjali Sharma, an officer of the Board, so they do not have to wait for a full Board meeting to buy office supplies.

2To speed up rural milk collection, the Board decides on February 10, 2026, to delegate its power to run a specific regional training program to the Gujarat State Co-operative Dairy Federation, adding a condition that the federation must submit monthly progress reports.

FAQ

1. To whom can the Board pass its responsibilities under Section 14 of The National Dairy Development Board Act, 1987?

The Board can delegate its powers to a management committee, a committee member, an officer of the Board, a national or state co-operative federation, or any organisation it owns, manages, controls, or assists.

2. Does the Board have to give away its powers completely under Section 14 of The National Dairy Development Board Act, 1987?

No, the Board can specify conditions and limitations when it delegates its powers to others.

3. Why would the Board delegate powers to an external co-operative federation under Section 14 of The National Dairy Development Board Act, 1987?

The law allows this type of external delegation specifically if the Board considers it necessary to do so in the public interest.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 14 of The National Dairy Development Board Act, 1987, which of the following is a valid recipient of the Board's delegated powers?

Q2.What justification is required by Section 14 of The National Dairy Development Board Act, 1987 for delegating powers to a State-level co-operative federation?

Q3.Under Section 14 of The National Dairy Development Board Act, 1987, what kind of external organisations can receive delegated powers from the Board?

Q4.How does the power to set conditions apply under Section 14 of The National Dairy Development Board Act, 1987 when delegating to an officer?

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