Section5
Act 2 of 2016

Appointment of officers and employees of the Commission

In force Act 2 of 2016 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 2 of 2016 Cited by 2 provisions

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Section 5 of Act 2 of 2016 deals with appointment of officers and employees of the Commission. The Government may, appoint the following officers and employees necessary for the proper management of the Commission, namely :- (a) a Law Officer not below the rank of Joint Secretary to Government from the Law Department;

(1) The Government may, appoint the following officers and employees necessary for the proper management of the Commission, namely :- (a) a Law Officer not below the rank of Joint Secretary to Government from the Law Department;

(b) a Finance Officer from the Finance Department not below the rank of Joint Secretary to Government; and (c) such other officers and employees as may be prescribed and considered necessary for assisting the Commission to exercise the powers and perform the functions under this Act.

(2) The salary and allowances payable to, and other terms and conditions of service of, the officers and employees of the Commission shall be such as may be prescribed.

(3) Appointment of officers and employees may be made by the Government initially through deputation when the Commission is constituted and starts functioning.

(4) The rules applicable to the Government employees in respect of the method of appointment, salary and allowances, discipline and other conditions of service shall be applicable to the officers and employees of the Commission.

Section 5, Act 2 of 2016 (Act 2 of 2016).

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Questions about Section 5

What does Section 5 of the Act 2 of 2016 deal with?

Section 5 of the Act 2 of 2016 is headed "Appointment of officers and employees of the Commission". The Government may, appoint the following officers and employees necessary for the proper management of the Commission, namely :- (a) a Law Officer not below the rank of Joint Secretary to Government from the Law Department;

How do I find court cases under Section 5 of the Act 2 of 2016?

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What should I read with Section 5 of the Act 2 of 2016, and has it changed?

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When was the Act 2 of 2016 enacted?

Act 2 of 2016 was enacted in 2016 as Act 2 of 2016. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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