Section 13 of The Gujarat (Right of Citizens to Public Services) Act, 2013 — Qualifications for appointment as member of State Appellate Authority
Bare section text
Official Legislative Text
13. A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a member of a Authority unless he is or has been an officer of the State Government and is holding or has held a post in the rank of, or equivalent to, Secretary or Principal Secretary or Additional Chief Secretary or Chief Secretary to the State Government.
Educational Study Layer
Summary
- To be appointed as a member of the State Appellate Authority, a person must be or have been an officer of the State Government.
- The person must hold or have held a very senior post in the rank of Secretary, Principal Secretary, Additional Chief Secretary, or Chief Secretary to the State Government.
- An officer who holds or has held a post equivalent, meaning equal in rank, to these specified positions is also qualified for appointment.
- Anyone who has not served in these specific senior ranks of the State Government is disqualified from appointment.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a retired officer of the State Government be appointed to the State Appellate Authority under Section 13?
Yes, under Section 13 of the Act, a person is qualified if they are currently or have previously been an officer of the State Government holding the required senior rank.
2. Is a private legal expert or lawyer eligible for appointment to the State Appellate Authority under Section 13?
No, under Section 13 of the Act, only current or former officers of the State Government who hold or have held the rank of Secretary or above are qualified.
3. What is the lowest qualifying rank for a State Government officer to be appointed under Section 13?
Under Section 13 of the Act, the lowest qualifying rank is the rank of Secretary to the State Government, or a post equivalent to it.
Practice Quiz
Q1.Under Section 13 of this Act, an officer who is currently serving as an Additional Secretary to the State Government is being considered for a vacancy in the State Appellate Authority. Is this officer qualified for the post?
Q2.Under Section 13 of this Act, which of the following individuals is qualified to be appointed as a member of the State Appellate Authority?
Q3.Under Section 13 of this Act, a retired officer who held a post equivalent to Secretary in a central government department applies for membership in the State Appellate Authority. Is this applicant qualified?
Q4.Under Section 13 of this Act, which of the following is NOT one of the specific qualifying ranks mentioned for appointment to the State Appellate Authority?