Section40
The Basavakalyan Development Board Act, 2005

Default in performance of duty

In force Act 13 of 2005 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 13 of 2005

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Section 40 of the Basavakalyan Development Board Act, 2005 deals with default in performance of duty. If the State Government is satisfied that the Board has made default in performing any duty imposed on it by or under this Act, it may fix a period for the performance of that duty.

(1) If the State Government is satisfied that the Board has made default in performing any duty imposed on it by or under this Act, it may fix a period for the performance of that duty.

(2) If in the opinion of the State Government, the Board fails or neglects to perform such duty within the period so fixed for its performance, it shall be lawful for the State Government, notwithstanding anything contained in section 3 to supersede and reconstitute the Board in the prescribed manner.

(3) After the supersession of the Board and until it is reconstituted, the powers, duties and functions of the Board under this Act shall be carried on by the State Government or by such officer or officers, as the State Government may appoint for this purpose.

Section 40, The Basavakalyan Development Board Act, 2005 (Act 13 of 2005).

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  1. s. 3 Constitution of the Board

Questions about Section 40

What does Section 40 of the Basavakalyan Development Board Act deal with?

Section 40 of the Basavakalyan Development Board Act is headed "Default in performance of duty". If the State Government is satisfied that the Board has made default in performing any duty imposed on it by or under this Act, it may fix a period for the performance of that duty.

How do I find court cases under Section 40 of the Basavakalyan Development Board Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Basavakalyan Development Board Act 40, section 40 Basavakalyan Development Board Act, section 40 of the Basavakalyan Development Board Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 40 of the Basavakalyan Development Board Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 3 (Constitution of the Board), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Basavakalyan Development Board Act enacted?

Basavakalyan Development Board Act was enacted in 2005 as Act 13 of 2005. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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