Terms and conditions of service of members
Section 6 of the River Boards Act, 1956 deals with terms and conditions of service of members. A member shall, unless his appointment is terminated earlier by the Central Government, hold office for such period as may be notified in this behalf by the Central Government in the Official Gazette, and shall, on the expiry of the term of his office be eligible for re-appointment. The Act came into force on 15 May 1957.
(1) A member shall, unless his appointment is terminated earlier by the Central Government, hold office for such period as may be notified in this behalf by the Central Government in the Official Gazette, and shall, on the expiry of the term of his office be eligible for re-appointment.
(2) A member may resign his office by writing under his hand addressed to the Central Government, but he shall continue in office until the appointment of his successor is notified in the Official Gazette.
(3) A casual vacancy created by the resignation of a member under sub-section (2) or for any other reason shall be filled by fresh appointment.
(4) A member may be appointed either as a whole-time or part-time member as the Central Government thinks fit.
(5) The terms and conditions of service of the Chairman and other members shall be such as may be prescribed.
Section 6, The River Boards Act, 1956 (Act 49 of 1956).
Questions about Section 6
What does Section 6 of the River Boards Act deal with?
Section 6 of the River Boards Act is headed "Terms and conditions of service of members". A member shall, unless his appointment is terminated earlier by the Central Government, hold office for such period as may be notified in this behalf by the Central Government in the Official Gazette, and shall, on the expiry of the term of his office be eligible for re-appointment.
How do I find court cases under Section 6 of the River Boards 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: River Boards Act 1956 6, section 6 River Boards Act 1956, section 6 of the River Boards Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 6 of the River Boards Act come into force?
Section 6 of the River Boards Act, cited as River Boards Act 1956 6, came into force on 15 May 1957, having been enacted on 12 Sep 1956. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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