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Section 59 of The Punjab District Boards Act, 1883 in hindi

Every person shall be liable for the loss, waste Liability of or misapplication of any money or other property members of belonging to the district board, if such loss, waste or misapplication is a direct consequence of his neglect or misconduct while a member of a local board or of the district board, and a suit for compensation for the same may be instituted against him in such Court as the Local Government directs, by the district board with the sanction of the Commissioner, or by the Secretary of State for India in Council.

Summary

Members are personally liable for board money or property that is lost or wasted.
This liability only exists if the loss is a direct result of the member's neglect or misconduct.
This applies to members of both local boards and district boards.
A suit for compensation can be filed to recover the lost funds.
The Local Government decides which court will hear the case.
The district board can sue a member if they get permission from the Commissioner.
The Secretary of State for India in Council can also start such a suit.

Practical examples

1A board member, Mr. Gupta, leaves a board-owned tractor unlocked in a field overnight, and it is stolen. The board sues him for the cost because his neglect led to the loss.

2Mrs. Rana intentionally uses board funds to pay for her daughter's wedding. The Secretary of State files a suit against her for misapplication of board property.

FAQ

1. When is a member liable for lost money under Section 59 of the Punjab District Boards Act, 1883?

A member is liable under Section 59 of the Punjab District Boards Act, 1883 if the loss, waste, or misapplication is a direct consequence of their neglect or misconduct.

2. Who can sue a member for compensation under Section 59 of the Punjab District Boards Act, 1883?

Under Section 59 of the Punjab District Boards Act, 1883, a suit can be started by the district board (with Commissioner sanction) or by the Secretary of State for India in Council.

3. Which court handles cases under Section 59 of the Punjab District Boards Act, 1883?

The suit may be instituted in such Court as the Local Government directs under Section 59 of the Punjab District Boards Act, 1883.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 59 of the Punjab District Boards Act, 1883, for what is a member liable?

Q2.What is required before a district board can sue a member under Section 59 of the Punjab District Boards Act, 1883?

Q3.Besides the district board, who else can sue a member under Section 59 of the Punjab District Boards Act, 1883?

Q4.Under Section 59 of the Punjab District Boards Act, 1883, does the rule apply to local boards?

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