Section 4 of The Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985
The term of office and other conditions of service of the members shall be such as may be prescribed.
Summary
- Does not lock in a specific number of years for a member's term directly in the Act.
- Leaves the term of office to be decided by separate rules.
- Leaves all other conditions of service to be decided by those same rules.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Does the Act say exactly how many years a member serves?
No, it states that the term of office will be "prescribed", meaning it is set by external rules made under the Act.
2. Where are the rules about a member's salary and leave found?
They are part of the "conditions of service" which are prescribed outside the main text of this section.
3. Does this rule apply to the Chairman as well?
Yes, since the Chairman is a member of the Authority, this section applies to their conditions of service too.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 4 of The Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985, how is the term of office for members established?
Q2.Section 4 of The Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985 applies its rule to "members". By reading this alongside Section 2 (Definitions) and Section 3 (Constitution), who is subject to these prescribed conditions of service?
Q3.Under Section 4 of The Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985, what matter besides the term of office is established in the same prescribed manner?
Q4.If a researcher is reading Section 4 of The Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985 to find the exact salary of a part-time member, what will they discover?