Section 6 of The Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984
- (1)A member shall be deemed to have vacated his office--
- (a)if he is absent without excuse, sufficient in the opinion of the Council, from three consecutive meetings of the Council;
- (b)if he ceases to hold the post from which he has been nominated;
- (c)in the case of a member elected under clause (g) of sub-section (3) of section 3, if he ceases to be a person enrolled in the register;
- (d)if he has been convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude and punishable with imprisonment;
- (e)if he is an undischarged insolvent;
- (f)if he is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court.
- (2)On the occurrence of a vacancy referred to in sub-section (1), the President shall forthwith report the fact of such vacancy to the Central Government and thereafter that Government may, subject to the proviso to section 7, take necessary steps to fill such vacancy.
Summary
- It lists the six specific grounds that automatically cause a member of the Veterinary Council of India to vacate their office, including missing three consecutive meetings without an approved excuse.
- It obligates the President of the Council to immediately report any such vacancy to the Central Government.
- It authorizes the Central Government to take steps to fill the vacancy, subject to specific timing rules.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What counts as consecutive missed meetings under Section 6 of The Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984?
Under Section 6 of The Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984, a member is deemed to have vacated office if they are absent without an excuse, sufficient in the opinion of the Council, from three consecutive meetings.
2. Who must report a vacancy to the Central Government under Section 6 of The Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984?
Under Section 6 of The Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984, the President of the Council must immediately report the fact of the vacancy to the Central Government.
3. Can a bankrupt person remain a member under Section 6 of The Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984?
No, under Section 6 of The Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984, an undischarged insolvent, which means a person declared bankrupt who has not yet been cleared of their debts, is deemed to have vacated office.
4. What happens if a nominated member leaves the job that qualified them for nomination under Section 6 of The Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984?
Under Section 6 of The Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984, if a member ceases to hold the post from which they were nominated, they automatically lose their seat on the Council.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 6 of The Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984, how many consecutive meetings must a member miss without a sufficient excuse to be deemed to have vacated office?
Q2.Under Section 6 of The Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984, which of the following is NOT a ground for automatic cessation of membership?
Q3.Under Section 6 of The Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984, who is responsible for reporting a vacancy to the Central Government?
Q4.Under Section 6 of The Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984, what happens if an elected member under Section 3(3)(g) ceases to be enrolled in the register?