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Section 17 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950

Appointment of Advisory Council.

The State Government may, after ascertaining the views of the Corporation, by notification in the Official Gazette, constitute one or more Advisory Councils consisting of such number of persons, on such terms, and for the purpose of advising the Corporation on such matters, as may be specified in that notification.

Summary

The State Government has the power to set up one or more Advisory Councils.
Before creating a council, the Government must consult with the Corporation to get its views.
These councils consist of a specific number of people chosen by the Government.
The purpose of a council is to provide advice to the Corporation on matters the Government specifies.
The official notification defines the terms and the specific topics the council will handle.

Practical examples

1The State Government decides to set up a five-member Passenger Safety Council to give advice to the bus corporation. They first send a letter to the Corporation's Board to get their feedback on the idea before officially announcing the council's three-year term in the Gazette.

2To improve rural routes, the Government forms an Advisory Council for Rural Connectivity. The notification states that this council will specifically advise the Corporation on how to schedule buses in remote hilly areas during the monsoon season.

FAQ

1. Who decides how many members are on an Advisory Council under The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950?

The State Government determines the number of persons on the council when they issue the notification under Section 17 of the Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950.

2. Does the Corporation have a say in forming these councils under the Road Transport Corporations Act?

Yes, Section 17 of the Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950, requires the State Government to ascertain the views of the Corporation before constituting a council.

3. What is the main job of a council formed under Section 17 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950?

The main job is to advise the Corporation on matters specified by the State Government in the official notification.

Test yourself

1.Under Section 17 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950, what must the State Government do before forming an Advisory Council?

2.Who sets the terms of the members of the Advisory Council under Section 17 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950?

3.According to Section 17 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950, how many Advisory Councils can be established?

4.Under Section 17 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950, where must the notification for a new Advisory Council be published?

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