Section 13 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950
Authentication of orders and other instruments.
1[13. Authentication of orders and other instruments.--All orders and decisions of the Board shall be authenticated by the signature of the Secretary or by any such other officer of the Corporation as may be authorised in this behalf by the Board or under the regulations made under section 45 and all other instruments issued by a Board shall be authenticated by the signature of the Managing Director or any other officer of the Corporation authorised in like manner in this behalf.]
Summary
- The Board uses signatures to authenticate, or prove as genuine, its official orders and decisions.
- The Secretary is the primary person who signs these Board orders and decisions.
- The Board can authorize other officers to sign decisions in place of the Secretary.
- Other legal documents, known as instruments, are signed by the Managing Director.
- These other instruments can also be signed by different officers if the Board authorizes them.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who signs the Board decisions under Section 13 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950?
Under Section 13 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950, the Secretary or another authorized officer signs the Board's orders and decisions.
2. How are legal instruments other than Board orders signed in Section 13 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950?
According to Section 13 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950, these instruments are signed by the Managing Director or an officer authorized by the Board.
3. Can the Board authorize someone other than the Secretary to sign orders in Section 13 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950?
Yes, Section 13 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950, allows the Board to authorize other officers to sign its decisions and orders.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 13 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950, who is the primary person meant to sign Board orders?
2.According to Section 13 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950, who primary signs instruments issued by the Board?
3.Under Section 13 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950, what is required for an officer other than the Secretary to sign a Board decision?
4.Under Section 13 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950, how are Board decisions made official?