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Section 8B of The Seeds Act, 1966

1[8B. Other Committees.--The Board may appoint as many Committees as it deems fit consisting wholly of the members of the Board or wholly of other persons or partly of members of the Board and partly of other persons as it thinks fit to exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be delegated to them, subject to such conditions as it may think fit, by the Board.]

Summary

The Central Seed Certification Board has the power to appoint other committees as it sees fit.
These committees can consist entirely of Board members, entirely of outside people, or a mix of both.
The Board can delegate specific powers and duties to these appointed committees.
The Board can attach any conditions it thinks necessary to the powers and duties it delegates to these committees.

Practical examples

1The Central Seed Certification Board wants to study the packing standards of cotton seeds. Under Section 8B, they appoint a special three member committee made up of two Board members and one outside packing expert to write a report.

2The Board wants to audit a certification agency. Under Section 8B, they create an audit committee consisting entirely of outside certified public accountants, delegating to them the power to inspect the agency's records under strict confidentiality conditions.

FAQ

1. Who can appoint committees under Section 8B of The Seeds Act, 1966?

Under Section 8B of The Seeds Act, 1966, only the Central Seed Certification Board has the authority to appoint these committees.

2. Can non members of the Board join committees set up under Section 8B of the Seeds Act?

Yes, under Section 8B of the Seeds Act, the Board can appoint committees consisting wholly of Board members, wholly of other outside persons, or partly of both.

3. Can a committee appointed under Section 8B of The Seeds Act, 1966 exercise any power it wants?

No, under Section 8B of The Seeds Act, 1966, a committee can only exercise powers and perform duties that are specifically delegated to it by the Board, subject to any conditions the Board sets.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 8B of The Seeds Act, 1966, who is allowed to be a member of a committee appointed by the Board?

Q2.Under Section 8B of The Seeds Act, 1966, how are the powers and duties of an appointed committee determined?

Q3.Under Section 8B of The Seeds Act, 1966, which body has the authority to appoint committees under this specific section?

Q4.Under Sections 8A and 8B of The Seeds Act, 1966, if the Board wants to delegate its advisory role on certification to a specialized group, what can it do?

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