A.--- Constitution of District and Local Boards.State · Punjab

Section 13 of The Punjab District Boards Act, 1883

A member of a local board or of a district board may resign by notifying in writing his intention to do so to 1[Commissioner]; and, on the acceptance by 1[Commissioner] of such resignation, the member shall be deemed to have vacated his office.

Summary

A member of a local board or a district board has the legal right to resign from their position.
To resign, the member must notify the Commissioner of their division in writing of their intention to step down.
The resignation is not effective immediately upon writing, sending, or delivery of the letter.
The member is only legally considered to have vacated their office once the Commissioner officially accepts the resignation.

Practical examples

1Arjun Singh, an elected member of the Amritsar District Board, decides to step down to focus on his family business. He writes a formal resignation letter and sends it to the Commissioner on June 15, 1885. He must continue his board duties until the Commissioner officially accepts his resignation in writing on June 28, 1885.

2Barkat Ali, a member of the Lahore Local Board, wishes to resign. He verbally tells the board chairman of his decision during a meeting on October 10, 1886. Since the law requires written notification directly to the Commissioner, his verbal announcement is invalid, and he remains a member until he submits a written notice to the Commissioner and it is formally accepted.

FAQ

1. Who must a board member notify in order to resign?

The member must notify the Commissioner in writing. Giving notice to the board chairman or the local board itself is not sufficient.

2. When does a member's resignation actually take effect?

The resignation takes effect only on the date the Commissioner accepts the resignation, not when the letter is written or received.

3. Can a member verbally resign during a board meeting?

No, the resignation must be in writing. A verbal resignation is not legally recognized under this provision.

4. Can a member withdraw their resignation before it is accepted?

Yes, because the office is only vacated upon acceptance by the Commissioner, meaning the resignation is not legally complete until that moment.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 13 of The Punjab District Boards Act, 1883, what is the precise moment a member of a district or local board is legally considered to have vacated their office?

Q2.Under Section 13 of The Punjab District Boards Act, 1883, which authority is empowered to receive and accept the resignation of a local board member?

Q3.Under Section 13 of The Punjab District Boards Act, 1883, which of the following is a mandatory condition for a valid resignation?

Q4.Under Section 13 of The Punjab District Boards Act, 1883, if a member of a district board submits a resignation letter but the Commissioner has not yet responded, what is the legal status of that member?

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