Supersession of Committee
Section 36 of the Haj Committee Act, 2002 deals with supersession of Committee. If, in the opinion of the Central Government, the Committee is unable to perform, or persistently makes default in the performance of the duties imposed on it by or under this Act or exceeds or abuses its powers, the Central Government may, by an order published, together with a statement of the rea The Act came into force on 05 Dec 2002.
(1) If, in the opinion of the Central Government, the Committee is unable to perform, or persistently makes default in the performance of the duties imposed on it by or under this Act or exceeds or abuses its powers, the Central Government may, by an order published, together with a statement of the reasons therefor, in the Official Gazette, supersede it for such period as may be specified in the order:
Provided that before making an order of supersession as aforesaid, the Central Government shall give a reasonable opportunity to the Committee to show cause why it should not be superseded.
(2) When the Committee is superseded by an order under sub-section (1),--
(a) all members shall, on such date as may be specified in the order, vacate their offices as such members without prejudice to their eligibility for nomination under clause (d);
(b) during the period of supersession of the Committee, all powers and duties conferred and imposed upon the Committee by or under this Act shall be exercised and performed by such officer or authority as the Central Government may appoint in that behalf;
(c) all property vested in the Committee shall, until it is reconstituted, vest in the Central Government;
(d) before the expiry of the period of supersession, nominations shall be made by the Central Government for the purpose of reconstituting the Committee.
(3) An order of supersession made under this section together with a statement of the reasons therefor shall be laid before each House of Parliament as soon as may be after it has been made.
(4) A State Government may exercise the same powers and duties in respect of a State Committee as mentioned in sub-sections (1), (2) and (3) of this section subject to the conditions mentioned therein and any directions issued by the Central Government in this regard.
Section 36, The Haj Committee Act, 2002 (Act 35 of 2002).
Made under this section, and citing it
1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 36
What does Section 36 of the Haj Committee Act deal with?
Section 36 of the Haj Committee Act is headed "Supersession of Committee". If, in the opinion of the Central Government, the Committee is unable to perform, or persistently makes default in the performance of the duties imposed on it by or under this Act or exceeds or abuses its powers, the Central Government may, by an order published, together with a statement of the rea
How do I find court cases under Section 36 of the Haj Committee 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: Haj Committee Act 2002 36, section 36 Haj Committee Act 2002, section 36 of the Haj Committee 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 36 of the Haj Committee Act, and has it changed?
One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently Kerala State Haj Committee Rules, 2020 (2020).
When did Section 36 of the Haj Committee Act come into force?
Section 36 of the Haj Committee Act, cited as Haj Committee Act 2002 36, came into force on 05 Dec 2002, having been enacted on 11 Jun 2002. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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