Section 44 of The Punjab District Boards Act, 1883 in hindi
- (1)The Commissioner of the division, or the Deputy Commissioner of the district when he is not a member of the district board, may--
- (a)enter on and inspect, or cause to be entered on and inspected, any immoveable property within the limits of the division or district respectively occupied by any local board, district board or joint committee, or any work in progress within those limits under the direction of any such board or committee;
- (b)by order in writing call for and inspect any document in the possession or under the control of any such board or committee having authority within those limits;
- (c)by order in writing require any such board or committee to furnish such statements, accounts, reports and copies of documents relating to the proceedings or duties of the board or committee, as he may think fit to call for; and
- (d)record in writing, for the consideration of any such board or committee, any observations he may think proper in regard to the proceedings or duties of the board or committee.
- (2)If any difference of opinion arises between officers exercising the powers conferred by sub-section (1), it shall be referred--
- (a)if it arises between two or more Deputy Commissioners in the same divisionto the Commissioner ; and
- (b)if it arises between two or more Deputy Commissioners in different divisions or between two or more Commissionersto the Local Government; and the decision thereon of the Commissioner or of the Local Government, as the case may be, shall be final.
Summary
- High ranking officials like the Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner have the power to visit and inspect any land or buildings the board uses.
- These officials can also watch and inspect any construction work that is currently happening under the board's control.
- They can demand to see any document or file that the board owns or manages by using a written order.
- The board can be ordered to create and send reports, budget copies, or statements about their duties to these officials.
- If an inspector has suggestions or sees problems, they can write them down for the board to review.
- When different inspecting officials disagree, a higher authority like the Local Government will provide the final ruling.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can an official inspect board property if they are a board member under Section 44 of the Punjab District Boards Act, 1883?
Section 44 of the Punjab District Boards Act, 1883, says the Deputy Commissioner can exercise these powers when he is not a member of the district board.
2. What kind of property can be inspected under Section 44 of the Punjab District Boards Act, 1883?
Under Section 44 of the Punjab District Boards Act, 1883, any immovable property, meaning land or buildings, occupied by a board can be inspected.
3. Who settles a dispute between two Deputy Commissioners under Section 44 of the Punjab District Boards Act, 1883?
According to Section 44 of the Punjab District Boards Act, 1883, if the dispute is in the same division, it is referred to the Commissioner.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 44 of the Punjab District Boards Act, 1883, what can a Commissioner inspect besides buildings?
Q2.How must a Deputy Commissioner request a document from the board under Section 44 of the Punjab District Boards Act, 1883?
Q3.If two Commissioners disagree on an inspection matter under Section 44 of the Punjab District Boards Act, 1883, who decides?
Q4.Under Section 44 of the Punjab District Boards Act, 1883, what can an official record for the board's consideration?