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The Rajasthan District Boards Act, 1954

Act ID: 1954

The Rajasthan District Boards Act, 1954

"An Act to provide for the establishment and constitution of District Boards in Rajasthan."

Table of Contents

204 Sections

Ch.

Sections

S.1Short title, extent and commencement S.2Repeal S.3Definitions S.4x x x S.5Incorporation, constitution, and general functions of District Board S.6Division of constituencies etc S.7Co-opted members S.8Power to leave casual vacancy unfilled in certain cases S.9Qualifications of electors S.10Nomination by Government S.11Electoral Rolls S.12Election how made S.13Qualifications of candidates S.14Chairman not to be Chairman of other local authorities S.15Power to question election by petition S.16Form and presentation of petition S.17Right of candidate whose election is questioned S.18Tribunal S.19Procedure S.20Powers of Election Court S.21Finding of Election Court S.22Avoidance of election proceedings S.23Disqualification for corrupt practice S.24Corrupt practice S.25Conduct of elections and kindred matters S.26Term of office of District Board S.27Office of the Board S.28Remuneration to members S.29Resignation of member S.30Removal of members S.31Disabilities of members removed under section 30 S.32Liability of members for loss, waste or misapplication S.33Penalty on a member acquiring interest in contract etc S.34Election of Chairman S.35Casual vacancy of Chairman S.36Decision of election disputes S.37Eligibility of Chairman for re-election S.38Term of office of a Chairman S.39Vacation of office on passing of motion of no confidence in the Chairman S.40Removal of Chairman S.41Resignation or removal not to effect membership S.42Functions of a Board that must be discharged by the Chairman S.43Duties of Chairman S.44Power of Board to require reports, etc. from the Chairman and right of interpolation S.45Delegation by Chairman to Vice-Chairman S.46Election, term of office and resignation of Vice S.47Duties of Vice-Chairman S.48Notification of elections, nominations and vacancies S.49Time for holding meetings S.50Transaction of business at meetings S.51Motion of no-confidence against Chairman S.52Quorum S.53Chairman of meeting S.54Publicity of meetings S.55Power of Chairman of meeting to maintain order S.56. Decision by vote S.57Right of certain officers to attend and speak at meetings S.58Minute book and resolutions S.59Appointment of Committees S.60Appointment of persons other than members S.61Vacancies in Committees S.62Chairman of a Committee S.63Procedure of Committees S.64Subordination of Committees to Board S.65Tehsil Committees S.66Joint Committees S.67Sanctioning of contracts S.68Execution of contracts S.69Registration of instruments S.70Powers of which the exercise is reserved to a Board acting by resolution S.71Delegation of powers by Board S.72Validity of acts and proceedings S.73Appointment of Secretary of Board S.74Withdrawal or punishment of Secretary S.75Other officers and servants of the Board S.76Officiating appointments S.77Powers of the Secretary of Board S.78Appeal from order of Secretary S.79Delegation of powers by Secretary S.80Power of Board to require reports, etc. from officers S.81Right of officers to take part in discussions S.82Power of Government to effect appointment of officers to whom section 75 applies S.83Power of Board to determine staff in addition to obligatory minimum S.84Combination of office S.85Appointment and dismissal of servants of Board S.86Power of Government to transfer certain powers of Secretary to Health Officer of Board S.87Powers of Government to transfer certain powers of Secretary to Engineer of Board S.88Temporary servants required for emergency S.89Limitation of powers conferred by sections 75, 76, 83 and 85 S.90Pension and dismissal in case of Government servants employed by Board S.91Leave allowances, provident funds, annuties and gratuties S.92Limitation of powers conferred by the previous section S.93Provision against servant being interested in contracts S.94ALL officers and servants of a Board to be public servants S.95Suspension S.96Duties of Board S.97Discretionary functions of Board S.98Exclusion of certain areas and matters from jurisdiction of Board S.99Power of Board to co-operate with other authorities and to assist institutions not managed by it S.100Power to remove encroachments and projections over roads and drains S.101Power to remove accidental obstructions S.102Power to construct, improve and provide sites on public roads S.103Duties of Board when constructing roads etc S.104Power to require private water course etc. to be cleaned or closed S.105Emergent powers on outbreak of epidemic S.106Ordinary inspection S.107Powers for effecting entry S.108Recovery of rent on land S.109Recovery of rent of other immovable property S.110Fees for use, otherwise than under a lease of property of the Board S.111Licence fees etc S.112Penalty for obstructing persons employed by Board S.113Board's power to levy cess S.114Collection of cess S.115Board’s power to impose other taxes S.116Imposition of tax on circumstances and property S.117Framing of preliminary proposals S.118Procedure subsequent to framing proposals S.119Powers of Government to sanction proposals by Board S.120Rules to be made by Government S.121Resolution of Board directing imposition of tax S.122Imposition of tax S.123Procedure altering taxes S.124Rules as to assessment, collection and other matters S.125Exemption S.126Power of Government to remedy or abolish a tax S.127Obligation to disclose liability S.128Powers of discovery S.129Appeal relating to tax on circumstances and property S.130Limitation and preliminary deposit of tax claimed S.131Costs S.132Bar to jurisdiction of Civil and Criminal Courts in matters of taxation S.133Savings S.134Compulsory imposition of tax S.135Presentation of bill S.136Contents of bill S.137Notice of demand S.138Issue of warrant S.139Forcible entry for purpose of executing warrant S.140Manner of executing warrant S.141Sale of goods under warrant and application of proceeds S.142Procedure in case of execution against property outside the rural area S.143Fees and costs S.144Savings S.145Alternative power of bringing suit S.146District Fund S.147Power to raise loans S.148Custody and investment of fund S.149Property vested in Board S.150Public tanks and wells etc S.151Fees S.152Power of levying certain fees and tolls S.153Compulsory acquisition of land S.154Power of Board to manage and control property entrusted to Its management S.155Public institutions S.156Application of fund S.157Contribution by Government in certain cases S.158Provision for and payment of contribution money S.159Power to transfer property S.160Payment of compensation from District Fund S.161Payment by Board for special police protection at fairs etc S.162Matters governed by rule S.163The Budget S.164Revisions of budgets S.165Minimum closing balance shown in budget S.166Power of Government to sanction budget S.167Prohibition of expenditure in excess of budget S.168Conduct of correspondence, account, budget, etc S.169Control over Boards S.170Inspection of works and institutions by Government officers S.171Power to suspend action under the Act S.172Powers of Government in case of default of Board S.173Power of Government to dissolve or supersede Board S.174Consequences of dissolution of Board S.175Consequences of supersession of Board S.176Power of Government to make rules S.177Power to make regulations as to conduct of business etc S.178Power of Board to make bye S.179Infringement of rules and bye S.180Previous publication of rules etc. made by Government S.181Confirmation etc. of regulations and bye S.182Fixation of reasonable time for compliance S.183Service of notice S.184Defective form S.185Disobedience to notice issued to an individual S.186Authority of prosecution S.187Power to compound offences S.188Compensation for damage to property vested in the Board S.189Powers and duties of police in respect of offences and assistance to authorities of Board S.190Appeals from order of Board S.191Costs S.192Finality of order of appellate authority S.193Suspension of prosecution in certain cases S.194Disputes as to compensation payable by Board S.195Decision of disputes between local authorities S.196Suits against Boards or its officers S.197Prohibiting temporary injunctions by Civil Courts S.198Delegation of powers by the Government S.199Facility for inspection of Minute books and assessment lists S.200Provision for publicity of rules, regulations and bye S.201Mode of proof of records of Boards S.202Restriction on the summoning of servants of Boards to produce documents S.203Inspection of works and registers of Boards by members S.204Saving as to Railways Act

The Rajasthan District Boards Act, 1954

Act ID: 1954

The Rajasthan District Boards Act, 1954

"An Act to provide for the establishment and constitution of District Boards in Rajasthan."

Table of Contents

204 Sections

Ch.

Sections

S.1Short title, extent and commencement S.2Repeal S.3Definitions S.4x x x S.5Incorporation, constitution, and general functions of District Board S.6Division of constituencies etc S.7Co-opted members S.8Power to leave casual vacancy unfilled in certain cases S.9Qualifications of electors S.10Nomination by Government S.11Electoral Rolls S.12Election how made S.13Qualifications of candidates S.14Chairman not to be Chairman of other local authorities S.15Power to question election by petition S.16Form and presentation of petition S.17Right of candidate whose election is questioned S.18Tribunal S.19Procedure S.20Powers of Election Court S.21Finding of Election Court S.22Avoidance of election proceedings S.23Disqualification for corrupt practice S.24Corrupt practice S.25Conduct of elections and kindred matters S.26Term of office of District Board S.27Office of the Board S.28Remuneration to members S.29Resignation of member S.30Removal of members S.31Disabilities of members removed under section 30 S.32Liability of members for loss, waste or misapplication S.33Penalty on a member acquiring interest in contract etc S.34Election of Chairman S.35Casual vacancy of Chairman S.36Decision of election disputes S.37Eligibility of Chairman for re-election S.38Term of office of a Chairman S.39Vacation of office on passing of motion of no confidence in the Chairman S.40Removal of Chairman S.41Resignation or removal not to effect membership S.42Functions of a Board that must be discharged by the Chairman S.43Duties of Chairman S.44Power of Board to require reports, etc. from the Chairman and right of interpolation S.45Delegation by Chairman to Vice-Chairman S.46Election, term of office and resignation of Vice S.47Duties of Vice-Chairman S.48Notification of elections, nominations and vacancies S.49Time for holding meetings S.50Transaction of business at meetings S.51Motion of no-confidence against Chairman S.52Quorum S.53Chairman of meeting S.54Publicity of meetings S.55Power of Chairman of meeting to maintain order S.56. Decision by vote S.57Right of certain officers to attend and speak at meetings S.58Minute book and resolutions S.59Appointment of Committees S.60Appointment of persons other than members S.61Vacancies in Committees S.62Chairman of a Committee S.63Procedure of Committees S.64Subordination of Committees to Board S.65Tehsil Committees S.66Joint Committees S.67Sanctioning of contracts S.68Execution of contracts S.69Registration of instruments S.70Powers of which the exercise is reserved to a Board acting by resolution S.71Delegation of powers by Board S.72Validity of acts and proceedings S.73Appointment of Secretary of Board S.74Withdrawal or punishment of Secretary S.75Other officers and servants of the Board S.76Officiating appointments S.77Powers of the Secretary of Board S.78Appeal from order of Secretary S.79Delegation of powers by Secretary S.80Power of Board to require reports, etc. from officers S.81Right of officers to take part in discussions S.82Power of Government to effect appointment of officers to whom section 75 applies S.83Power of Board to determine staff in addition to obligatory minimum S.84Combination of office S.85Appointment and dismissal of servants of Board S.86Power of Government to transfer certain powers of Secretary to Health Officer of Board S.87Powers of Government to transfer certain powers of Secretary to Engineer of Board S.88Temporary servants required for emergency S.89Limitation of powers conferred by sections 75, 76, 83 and 85 S.90Pension and dismissal in case of Government servants employed by Board S.91Leave allowances, provident funds, annuties and gratuties S.92Limitation of powers conferred by the previous section S.93Provision against servant being interested in contracts S.94ALL officers and servants of a Board to be public servants S.95Suspension S.96Duties of Board S.97Discretionary functions of Board S.98Exclusion of certain areas and matters from jurisdiction of Board S.99Power of Board to co-operate with other authorities and to assist institutions not managed by it S.100Power to remove encroachments and projections over roads and drains S.101Power to remove accidental obstructions S.102Power to construct, improve and provide sites on public roads S.103Duties of Board when constructing roads etc S.104Power to require private water course etc. to be cleaned or closed S.105Emergent powers on outbreak of epidemic S.106Ordinary inspection S.107Powers for effecting entry S.108Recovery of rent on land S.109Recovery of rent of other immovable property S.110Fees for use, otherwise than under a lease of property of the Board S.111Licence fees etc S.112Penalty for obstructing persons employed by Board S.113Board's power to levy cess S.114Collection of cess S.115Board’s power to impose other taxes S.116Imposition of tax on circumstances and property S.117Framing of preliminary proposals S.118Procedure subsequent to framing proposals S.119Powers of Government to sanction proposals by Board S.120Rules to be made by Government S.121Resolution of Board directing imposition of tax S.122Imposition of tax S.123Procedure altering taxes S.124Rules as to assessment, collection and other matters S.125Exemption S.126Power of Government to remedy or abolish a tax S.127Obligation to disclose liability S.128Powers of discovery S.129Appeal relating to tax on circumstances and property S.130Limitation and preliminary deposit of tax claimed S.131Costs S.132Bar to jurisdiction of Civil and Criminal Courts in matters of taxation S.133Savings S.134Compulsory imposition of tax S.135Presentation of bill S.136Contents of bill S.137Notice of demand S.138Issue of warrant S.139Forcible entry for purpose of executing warrant S.140Manner of executing warrant S.141Sale of goods under warrant and application of proceeds S.142Procedure in case of execution against property outside the rural area S.143Fees and costs S.144Savings S.145Alternative power of bringing suit S.146District Fund S.147Power to raise loans S.148Custody and investment of fund S.149Property vested in Board S.150Public tanks and wells etc S.151Fees S.152Power of levying certain fees and tolls S.153Compulsory acquisition of land S.154Power of Board to manage and control property entrusted to Its management S.155Public institutions S.156Application of fund S.157Contribution by Government in certain cases S.158Provision for and payment of contribution money S.159Power to transfer property S.160Payment of compensation from District Fund S.161Payment by Board for special police protection at fairs etc S.162Matters governed by rule S.163The Budget S.164Revisions of budgets S.165Minimum closing balance shown in budget S.166Power of Government to sanction budget S.167Prohibition of expenditure in excess of budget S.168Conduct of correspondence, account, budget, etc S.169Control over Boards S.170Inspection of works and institutions by Government officers S.171Power to suspend action under the Act S.172Powers of Government in case of default of Board S.173Power of Government to dissolve or supersede Board S.174Consequences of dissolution of Board S.175Consequences of supersession of Board S.176Power of Government to make rules S.177Power to make regulations as to conduct of business etc S.178Power of Board to make bye S.179Infringement of rules and bye S.180Previous publication of rules etc. made by Government S.181Confirmation etc. of regulations and bye S.182Fixation of reasonable time for compliance S.183Service of notice S.184Defective form S.185Disobedience to notice issued to an individual S.186Authority of prosecution S.187Power to compound offences S.188Compensation for damage to property vested in the Board S.189Powers and duties of police in respect of offences and assistance to authorities of Board S.190Appeals from order of Board S.191Costs S.192Finality of order of appellate authority S.193Suspension of prosecution in certain cases S.194Disputes as to compensation payable by Board S.195Decision of disputes between local authorities S.196Suits against Boards or its officers S.197Prohibiting temporary injunctions by Civil Courts S.198Delegation of powers by the Government S.199Facility for inspection of Minute books and assessment lists S.200Provision for publicity of rules, regulations and bye S.201Mode of proof of records of Boards S.202Restriction on the summoning of servants of Boards to produce documents S.203Inspection of works and registers of Boards by members S.204Saving as to Railways Act