Section 8 of The Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960
It shall be lawful for the Administrator to appoint one and the same person to any two or more of the offices provided for in this Chapter, to make any appointment by virtue of office and also to confer on any officer of the Government all or any of the powers and duties of any of the revenue officers including the deputy commissioner.
Summary
- It allows the Administrator to appoint a single person to hold multiple revenue offices at the same time.
- The Administrator can make appointments based on a person's current job or title, which is known as making an appointment by virtue of office.
- The Administrator has the power to grant any government officer the authority and duties of any revenue officer, including those of the deputy commissioner.
- This rule provides the government with flexibility to manage staff and combine duties to save resources.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a single person hold more than one revenue office under Section 8 of the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960?
Yes, under Section 8 of the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960, the Administrator can legally appoint one person to hold any two or more revenue offices at the same time.
2. What does "appointment by virtue of office" mean under Section 8 of the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960?
Under Section 8 of the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960, it means appointing whoever holds a certain job automatically to a revenue office, so the role is tied to their position rather than their individual name.
3. Can a general government officer be given the powers of a deputy commissioner under Section 8 of the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960?
Yes, under Section 8 of the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960, the Administrator can confer all or any of the powers and duties of a deputy commissioner on any officer of the Government.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 8 of the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960, who has the legal authority to combine two or more revenue offices?
Q2.Under Section 8 of the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960, what can the Administrator do regarding general government officers who are not in the revenue department?
Q3.Under Section 8 of the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960, which of the following is a permissible way to make an appointment?
Q4.Under Section 8 of the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960, how are the powers of a deputy commissioner handled when offices are combined?