Section 12 of The Orphanages and other Charitable Homes (Supervision and Control) Act, 1960
Subject to the control of the State Government, the Board may, by general or special order in writing and subject to such conditions and limitations, if any, as may be specified therein, delegate to the Chairman or any other member or any officer thereof such of its powers and functions under this Act, as it may deem necessary, for the efficient carrying on of its administration.
Summary
- The Board can hand over (delegate) some of its powers and duties so that its administrative work runs more smoothly.
- The Board can only delegate powers to its Chairman, another member of the Board, or an officer of the Board.
- To delegate a power, the Board must create a general or special order in writing.
- When delegating, the Board can set specific conditions and limitations on how that power is used.
- This entire process of delegation is overseen and controlled by the State Government.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can the Board delegate its powers verbally during a meeting?
No. The law requires the delegation to be done by a general or special order in writing.
2. Can the Board delegate its powers to a regular citizen or a home manager?
No. Powers can only be delegated to the Chairman, any other member of the Board, or any officer of the Board.
3. Is the Board's decision to delegate final and absolute?
No. The delegation of powers is entirely subject to the control of the State Government.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 12 of The Orphanages and other Charitable Homes (Supervision and Control) Act, 1960, to whom is the Board permitted to delegate its powers?
Q2.According to Section 12 of The Orphanages and other Charitable Homes (Supervision and Control) Act, 1960, what format must the Board use to delegate its powers?
Q3.Under Section 12 of The Orphanages and other Charitable Homes (Supervision and Control) Act, 1960, whose control is the Board's power of delegation subject to?
Q4.Under Section 12 of The Orphanages and other Charitable Homes (Supervision and Control) Act, 1960, when the Board delegates a power via a written order, what else can that order contain?