The National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities (Amendment) Bill, 2018
What does this law do?
This law amends the National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999 to fix a three-year term for the Chairperson and Members, require the Central Government to start appointing replacements six months before the term ends, and allow an officer to temporarily fill a vacancy until a replacement is appointed.
Who it affects
The Central Government, Chairperson, and Members of the National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities.
Key provisions
- Fixes a three-year term for the Chairperson and Members.
- Requires the Central Government to initiate appointment process for Chairperson or Member at least six months before term ends.
- Allows Central Government to direct an officer of appropriate level to perform Chairperson's functions during a casual vacancy until filled.
- Changes resignation process to continue until resignation is accepted by Central Government.
| Source body | Parliament of India — Bills (Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha) |
| Reference number | XVII |
| Status | closed (section: bill) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 3 |
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