Section 6 of The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006
The Chairperson shall have the powers of general superintendence and directions in the conduct of the affairs of the Board and shall, in addition to presiding over the meetings of the Board, exercise and discharge such other powers and functions of the Board, as may be assigned to him by the Board.
Summary
- The Chairperson has the power of general superintendence and direction over the Board's affairs.
- The Chairperson is responsible for presiding over the meetings of the Board.
- The Chairperson can also exercise any other powers and functions that the Board chooses to assign to them.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who is in charge of the daily conduct of the Board's affairs?
The Chairperson has the powers of general superintendence and directions in the conduct of the Board's affairs.
2. Can the Chairperson take on additional tasks?
Yes, they exercise and discharge any other powers and functions that may be assigned to them by the Board.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 6 of The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006, what is one of the explicit duties of the Chairperson during board gatherings?
Q2.Under Section 6 of The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006, how does the Chairperson acquire powers beyond general superintendence and presiding over meetings?
Q3.Under Section 6 of The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006, which phrase best describes the Chairperson's authority over the daily operations of the Board?
Q4.Under Section 6 of The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006, can the Chairperson make administrative decisions about how the Board conducts its daily affairs?