Section 24 of The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.
- (1)The salary and allowances payable to, and the other terms and conditions of service of, the Chairperson and other Members shall be such as may be prescribed and shall not be varied to their disadvantage during their tenure.
- (2)Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 23, the Chairperson or a Member, as the case may be, may,—
- (a)relinquish his office by giving in writing, to the appropriate Government, notice of not less than three months; or
- (b)be removed from his office in accordance with the provisions of section 26 of this Act.
- (3)Any vacancy caused to the office of the Chairperson or any other Member shall be filled-up within a period of three months from the date on which such vacancy occurs.
Summary
- This provision ensures that the pay and work conditions of the Authority are protected.
- The salary and allowances are set by the government and cannot be reduced during a person's time in office.
- A Chairperson or Member can quit their job by giving a written notice of at least three months.
- If a person is removed, it must follow the specific legal procedure described in Section 26.
- Any seat that becomes empty must be filled by the government within three months.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can the government reduce a Chairperson's salary during their term under Section 24 of the Real Estate Act?
No, Section 24 of The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, states that pay and conditions shall not be varied to their disadvantage during their tenure.
2. How much notice is required to resign under Section 24 of the Real Estate Act?
A Chairperson or Member must give at least three months of notice in writing to the appropriate Government according to Section 24 of the Real Estate Act.
3. How long does the government have to fill a vacancy under Section 24 of the Real Estate Act?
Under Section 24 of The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, any vacancy must be filled within a period of three months.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 24 of The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, what is the notice period required for a member to relinquish their office?
Q2.According to Section 24 of the Real Estate Act, a vacancy in the Authority must be filled within how much time?
Q3.Can a person who was appointed under the qualifications in Section 22 be removed arbitrarily under Section 24 of the Real Estate Act?
Q4.What happens to the salary of a Chairperson during their tenure under Section 24 of The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016?