Section 29 of The Haj Committee Act, 2002
Executive Officer and other employees of State Committee.
- (1)The State Government shall appoint a person, from amongst its officers not below the rank of Deputy Secretary, to be the Executive Officer of the State Committee: Provided that the person so appointed shall preferably be a Muslim.
- (2)The Executive Officer of the State Committee shall act as its Secretary.
- (3)The Executive Officer shall execute the decisions of the State Committee and perform such other functions as may be prescribed: Provided that in case of any difference of opinion between the Executive Officer and the State Committee, he shall bring the matter to the notice of the State Government whose decision thereon shall be final.
- (4)The State Committee shall, with the previous sanction of the State Government, employ such officers and other employees as it deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.
- (5)The term of office and conditions of service of officers and other employees shall be such as may be prescribed.
Summary
- The State Government must appoint an Executive Officer for the State Haj Committee from among its officers.
- The appointed Executive Officer must hold a rank of at least Deputy Secretary in the State Government, and should preferably be a Muslim.
- The Executive Officer acts as the Secretary of the State Haj Committee.
- The Executive Officer's role is to put the committee's decisions into action and perform other duties set by rules.
- If there is a disagreement between the Executive Officer and the State Haj Committee, the matter goes to the State Government, whose decision is final.
- The State Committee can hire other officers and employees as needed, but only with the prior approval of the State Government.
- The service terms and duration of these employees will be decided by the rules.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who appoints the Executive Officer of the State Haj Committee?
The State Government appoints the Executive Officer from among its own government officers.
2. What is the minimum government rank required to be appointed as the Executive Officer?
The person must hold a rank not below that of a Deputy Secretary in the State Government.
3. Does the Executive Officer have to be a Muslim?
The law states that the person appointed as the Executive Officer should preferably be a Muslim, but it is not a strict, absolute requirement.
4. What happens if the Executive Officer and the State Haj Committee disagree on a policy?
The Executive Officer must bring the dispute to the notice of the State Government, and the State Government's decision on the matter is final.
5. Can the State Haj Committee hire its own staff?
Yes, the State Committee can hire officers and other employees, but it must get the previous sanction (formal approval) of the State Government first.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 29 of The Haj Committee Act, 2002, what is the minimum rank required for a government officer to be appointed as the Executive Officer of the State Haj Committee?
2.Under Section 29 of The Haj Committee Act, 2002, what is the religious preference stated for the appointment of the Executive Officer of the State Haj Committee?
3.Under Section 29 of The Haj Committee Act, 2002, who makes the final decision when there is a difference of opinion between the Executive Officer and the State Haj Committee?
4.Under Section 29 of The Haj Committee Act, 2002, what is required before the State Haj Committee can employ other officers and staff?