Section 14 of The Delhi Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1971
- (1)The persons to be co-opted as members of the Committee under clause (b), of section 4 shall be chosen at the first meeting of the elected members which shall be convened by the Director Gurdwara Elections as early as possible and not later than fifteen days after publication of the results of the election under sub-section (1) of section 12.
- (2)The Director Gurdwara Elections may adjourn the first meeting of the elected members to any other date or dates, being not later than fifteen days from the date of the first meeting aforesaid, if the elected members are unable to choose all persons to be co-opted at that first meeting.
Summary
- The elected members must hold their first meeting to choose the co-opted members of the Committee.
- The Director Gurdwara Elections must call this meeting within fifteen days after the election results are published.
- If the elected members cannot choose all the co-opted members in one day, the Director can adjourn the meeting.
- An adjourned meeting must take place no later than fifteen days from the date of the original first meeting.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What happens at the first meeting of the elected members?
They gather to choose the co-opted members of the Committee.
2. Is there a deadline to hold this meeting?
Yes, the Director must convene it no later than fifteen days after the publication of the election results.
3. Can the meeting be postponed if they do not finish the work?
Yes, the Director can adjourn it to another date, provided the new date is not later than fifteen days from the date of the first meeting.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 14 of The Delhi Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1971, what is the maximum time allowed for the Director to convene the first meeting of the elected members?
Q2.Under Section 14 of The Delhi Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1971, who has the authority to adjourn the first meeting of the elected members if they cannot finish their task?
Q3.Under Section 14 of The Delhi Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1971, if the first meeting of elected members is adjourned, what is the strict time limit for the new meeting date?
Q4.Section 14 of The Delhi Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1971 mandates that the elected members meet to choose co-opted members under clause (b) of Section 4. Based on the rules across Sections 4, 12, and 14, how is this process triggered and structured?