Section 30C: Power of Central Government to issue directions

(1)

In the event of non-compliance by the Council of any provisions of this Act, the Central Government may give to the Council such general or special directions as it considers necessary to ensure compliance and the Council shall, in the discharge

of its functions under this Act, comply with such directions.

(2)

If, in the opinion of the Central Government, the Council has persistently made default in giving effect to the directions issued under sub-section (1) , it may, after giving an opportunity of being heard to the Council, by notification, dissolve the Council, where after a new Council shall be constituted in accordance with the provisions of this Act with effect from such date as may be decided by the Central Government:

Proviso

Provided that the Central Government shall ensure constitution of a new Council in accordance with the provisions of this Act within a period of one year from the date of its dissolution.

(3)

Where the Central Government has issued a notification under sub-section (2) dissolving the Council, it shall, pending the constitution of a new Council in accordance with the provisions of this Act, nominate any person or body of persons not exceeding five members to manage the affairs and discharge all or any of the functions of the Council under this Act.]

1 Ins. by Act 9 of 2006, s. 28 (w.e.f. 8-8-2006).