Section 35 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950
Returns and reports.
- (1)Every Corporation shall furnish to the State Government such returns, statistics, accounts and other information with respect to its property or activities or in regard to any proposed scheme as the State Government may from time to time require.
- (2)Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), a Corporation shall, as soon as possible after the end of each financial year, submit to the 1[State Government] a report on the exercise and performance by it of its powers and duties under this Act during that year and on its policy and programme. 2[(3) The State Government shall cause the annual report referred to in sub-section (2) to be laid before 3[each House of Parliament].]
Summary
- The Corporation must provide statistics and accounts to the State Government whenever asked.
- An annual report must be submitted after the end of every financial year.
- This annual report describes the performance of the company and its future plans.
- The State Government is responsible for presenting this report to the Houses of Parliament.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. How often does a bus company have to submit a performance report under Section 35 of the Road Transport Corporations Act?
A Corporation must submit a report as soon as possible after the end of each financial year according to Section 35 of the Road Transport Corporations Act.
2. Who sees the annual report of a transport corporation under the Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950 Section 35?
The report is submitted to the State Government, which then lays it before each House of Parliament under Section 35 of the Road Transport Corporations Act.
3. Can the government ask for specific statistics at any time under Section 35 of the Road Transport Corporations Act?
Yes, Section 35 of the Road Transport Corporations Act allows the State Government to require returns, statistics, and other information from time to time as needed.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 35 of the Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950, what must be included in the annual report?
2.Who is responsible for laying the annual report before Parliament under Section 35 of the Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950?
3.According to Section 35 of the Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950, when must the annual report be submitted?
4.Under Section 35 of the Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950, if the government wants to know about a "proposed scheme," what can they do?