Staff of the Council
Section 11 of the Press Council Act, 1978 deals with staff of the Council. Subject to such rules as may be made by the Central Government in this behalf, the Council may appoint a Secretary and such other employees as it may think necessary for the efficient performance of its functions under this Act. The Act came into force on 07 Sep 1978.
(1) Subject to such rules as may be made by the Central Government in this behalf, the Council may appoint a Secretary and such other employees as it may think necessary for the efficient performance of its functions under this Act.
(2) The terms and conditions of service of the employees shall be such as may be determined by regulations.
Section 11, The Press Council Act, 1978 (Act 37 of 1978).
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Questions about Section 11
What does Section 11 of the Press Council Act deal with?
Section 11 of the Press Council Act is headed "Staff of the Council". Subject to such rules as may be made by the Central Government in this behalf, the Council may appoint a Secretary and such other employees as it may think necessary for the efficient performance of its functions under this Act.
How do I find court cases under Section 11 of the Press Council 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: Press Council Act 1978 11, section 11 Press Council Act 1978, section 11 of the Press Council 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 11 of the Press Council Act, and has it changed?
2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it. The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently Press Council of India (Terms and Conditions of Service of the Employees) Regulations, 2002 (2002).
When did Section 11 of the Press Council Act come into force?
Section 11 of the Press Council Act, cited as Press Council Act 1978 11, came into force on 07 Sep 1978, having been enacted on 07 Sep 1978. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 5. Composition of the Council668 words
- 13. Objects and functions of the Council424 words
- 25. Power to make rules398 words
- 6. Term of office and retirement of members309 words
- 14. Power to censure293 words
- 26. Power to make regulations280 words
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