Section 9 of The Durgah khawaja Saheb Act, 1955
- (1)The Central Government may, in consultation with the Committee, appoint a person to be the Nazim of the Durgah and the Nazim shall in virtue of his office be the secretary of the Committee: Provided that no such consultation shall be necessary in the case of the appointment of the first Nazim.
- (2)The Nazim shall be paid such salary and allowances as the Central Government may fix out of the revenues of the Durgah Endowment.
- (3)The Committee shall exercise its powers of administration, control and management of the Durgah Endowment through the Nazim.
Summary
- The Central Government appoints a person called the Nazim, who is a type of manager.
- The Government must ask for the Committee's advice before appointing the Nazim, except for the very first one.
- By holding this job, the Nazim automatically acts as the secretary of the Committee.
- The Central Government fixes the Nazim's salary, which is paid from the revenues of the Durgah Endowment.
- The Committee uses the Nazim to carry out its tasks of administering and controlling the Durgah.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who appoints the Nazim?
The Central Government appoints the Nazim.
2. Does the Central Government have to talk to anyone before making the appointment?
Yes, they must consult the Committee, unless it is the very first Nazim being appointed.
3. What extra role does the Nazim play?
The Nazim automatically serves as the secretary of the Committee.
4. Who decides how much the Nazim is paid?
The Central Government fixes the salary and allowances.
5. Where does the money to pay the Nazim come from?
The money comes out of the revenues of the Durgah Endowment.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 9 of The Durgah khawaja Saheb Act, 1955, who has the power to appoint the Nazim?
Q2.Under Section 9 of The Durgah khawaja Saheb Act, 1955, what additional role does the Nazim hold?
Q3.Under Section 9 of The Durgah khawaja Saheb Act, 1955, whose consultation is required to appoint the Nazim, except for the first appointment?
Q4.Under Section 9 of The Durgah khawaja Saheb Act, 1955, where does the Nazim's salary come from?
Q5.Under Section 9 of The Durgah khawaja Saheb Act, 1955, the Nazim acts as the secretary of the Committee. According to Section 10 of The Durgah khawaja Saheb Act, 1955, who is supposed to be advised by the Advisory Committee?