Section 21 of The All-India Institute of Medical Science Act, 1956 in hindi
All orders and 1[decisions of every Institute] shall be authenticated by the signature of the President or any other member authorised by the Institute in this behalf and all other instruments shall be authenticated by the signature of the Director or any other 2[officer of every Institute] authorised in like manner in this behalf.
Summary
- All orders and decisions of every Institute must be authenticated by the signature of the President or any other authorised member.
- The authorisation for a member to sign orders and decisions must come from the Institute itself.
- All other instruments of every Institute must be authenticated by the signature of the Director or any other authorised officer.
- The authorisation for an officer to sign other instruments must come from the Institute in a similar manner.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who signs the official orders and decisions of an Institute?
They are signed by the President of the Institute, or any other member of the Institute who is authorised to sign them.
2. Who signs other documents and legal instruments like contracts?
They are signed by the Director of the Institute, or any other officer of the Institute who is authorised to sign them.
3. Can an ordinary member of the Institute sign an official decision?
Yes, but only if the Institute has authorised that specific member to do so.
4. Can an employee who is not the Director sign a contract for the Institute?
Yes, but only if they are an officer of the Institute and have been authorised in the same manner.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 21 of The All-India Institute of Medical Science Act, 1956, whose signature is primarily required to authenticate the official orders and decisions of an Institute?
Q2.Under Section 21 of The All-India Institute of Medical Science Act, 1956, who is primarily responsible for authenticating instruments other than orders and decisions, such as legal contracts?
Q3.Under Section 21 of The All-India Institute of Medical Science Act, 1956, who else can authenticate orders and decisions if the President is unavailable to sign?
Q4.Under Section 21 of The All-India Institute of Medical Science Act, 1956, what is required if an Institute officer who is not the Director wants to sign a land acquisition agreement on behalf of the Institute?