State of Punjab - Act
Punjab State Veterinary Council Rules, 1997
PUNJAB
India
India
Punjab State Veterinary Council Rules, 1997
Rule PUNJAB-STATE-VETERINARY-COUNCIL-RULES-1997 of 1997
- Published on 24 February 1997
- Commenced on 24 February 1997
- [This is the version of this document from 24 February 1997.]
- [Note: The original publication document is not available and this content could not be verified.]
Part I – Preliminary
1. Short title and commencement. [(Section 65)].
2. Definitions. [(Section 65)].
- In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires, -Part II – Election of Members of the Punjab State Veterinary Council
3. Notification for election. [(Section 37 and Section 65(2)(b)].
- For the purpose of electing the members of the Punjab State Veterinary Council under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section 32, of the State Government shall, by a notification published in the Official Gazette, call upon the persons enrolled in the State Veterinary Register maintained under Chapter VII of the Act to elect the said member in accordance with the provisions of these rules.4. Preparation of Electoral Rolls. [(Section 37 and Section 65(2)(b)].
5. Publication of draft Electoral Rolls. [(Section 37 and Section 65(2)(b)].
- The Registrar shall publish the draft of rolls prepared under rule 4 and shall make the copies thereof available for inspection by displaying them in the offices of the Punjab Council; Director, Animal Husbandry, Punjab; Deputy Directors, Animal Husbandry Department at all district Headquarters and in all the veterinary institutions imparting degree in Veterinary Science in the State of Punjab.6. Period for lodging claim and objections. [(Section 37 and Section 65(2)(b)].
- Every claim for inclusion of a name in the rolls and every objection to an entry therein shall be lodged in Forms I and II respectively within a period of fifteen days from the date of publication of the draft of rolls under rule 5.7. [Section 37 and Section 65(2)(b)].
8. Publication of Final Electoral Rolls. [(Section 37 and Section 65(2)(b)].
9. Returning Officer and Assistant Returning Officers. [(Section 37 and Section 65(2)(b)].
10. Appointment of dates for nomination. [(Section 37 and Section 65(2)(b)].
- The Returning Officer shall by notification in the Official Gazette or in such other manner as is deemed fit appoint, -(a)the date for making nominations in Form III which shall be seventh day after the date of publication of the said notification or if that day is a public holiday, the next succeeding day which is not a public holiday;(b)the date and time of scrutiny of nomination papers which shall be the next day after the close of filing of nomination;(c)the last date for withdrawal of candidature which shall be the second day after the date for scrutiny of nomination or, if that day is a public holiday, the next succeeding day which is not a public holiday;(d)the date on which a poll shall, if necessary, be taken which shall be a date not earlier than the thirteenth day after the last date for withdrawal of candidature; and(e)the date, the time and the place for counting of votes and for declaration of results which shall not be beyond the third day from the date of poll.11. Presentation of nomination paper and requirement for valid nominations. [(Section 37 and Section 65(2)(b)].
12. Rejection of nomination papers. [(Section 37 and Section 65(2)(b)].
- A nomination paper, if not received on or before the date appointed by the Returning Officer in that behalf, shall be rejected.13. Scrutiny of nomination papers. [(Section 37 and Section 65(2)(b)].
- On the date and time appointed by the Returning Officer for scrutiny of nomination papers, the candidate and the proposer and the seconder of each candidate or other representative duly authorised by the candidate in this behalf may attend the office of the Returning Officer who shall allow them to examine the nomination papers of all the candidates which have been received by him as aforesaid.14. Withdrawal of candidature. [(Section 37 and Section 65(2)(b)].
15. Publication of the 1st of contesting candidates. [(Section 37 and Section 65(2)(b)].
16. Poll. [(Section 37 and Section 65(2)(b)].
17. Polling at a Polling Station. [(Section 37 and Section 65(2)(b)].
18. Scrutiny and counting of votes. [(Section 37 and Section 65(2)(b)].
19. Declaration of results. [(Section 37 and Section 65(2)(b)].
20. Voting paper to be retained. [(Section 37 and Section 65(2)(b)].
- Upon the completion of the counting and after the result has been declared, the Returning Officer shall seal the voting papers and all other documents relating to the election and shall retain the same for a period of six months and shall not destroy or cause to be destroyed these records, even after the expiry of the said six months without the previous concurrence of the State Government.21. Intimation of results of election [(Sections 32(2), 37 and 65(2)(b)].
Part III – Election of the Resident of the Punjab Council
22. Procedure for election of the President of the Punjab Council. [(Sections 36 and 65(2)(a)].
- The election of the President of the Punjab Council by the members of the said Council from amongst themselves shall be held at the first meeting of the said Council after its constitution or re-constitution, as the case may be.23. Register of members of the Punjab Council. [Section 65(2)(o)].
- The Punjab Council shall maintain a register in Form VII giving the names and other details of the members elected or nominated to it from time to time.Part IV – Procedure for Transaction of Business of the Punjab Council
24. Time and place of business. [(Sections 38(6) and 65(2)(c)(o)].
25. The business session. [(Sections 38(6) and 65(2)(c)(o)].
- Every meeting of the Punjab Council shall be presided over by the President of the Punjab Council when present or in his absence, by any other member chosen by the members of the Punjab Council present from amongst themselves to preside over that meeting.26. Quorum. [(Sections 38(6) and 65(2)(c)(o)].
- The quorum necessary for transaction of business at a meeting of the Punjab Council shall be seven :Provided that if a meeting is adjourned for want of quorum, no quorum shall be necessary at the next meeting called for transacting the same business.27. Executive and other Committees. [Sections 40 and 62(2)(d)].
Part V – Fee and Allowances to the President and other members of the Punjab Council and members of the Committees and Sub-committees
28. Section 41 and Section 65(2)(e).
Part VI – Condition of service of the Registrar and other Employees of the Punjab Council.
29. Constitution of Service. [Section 42(2) and Section 6(2)(f)(o)].
- The posts shown in Appendix I to these rules shall constitute the Service of the Punjab Council.Provided that nothing in these rules shall affect the inherent right of the Punjab Council to add to or reduce the number of posts or to create new posts with different designations and scales of pay as may be specified whether permanently or temporarily.30. Nationality, domicile and character of candidates appointed to the Service. [(Section 42(2) and Section 65(2)(f)(o)].
31. Disqualifications. [Section 42(2) and Section 62(2)(f)].
- No person -32. Age. [(Section 42(2) and Section 65(2)(f)].
33. Appointing Authority. [(Section 42(2) and Section 65(2)(f)].
- All appointments to the Service shall be made by the Punjab Council.34. Mode of appointment. [(Section 42(2) and Section 65(2)(f)].
35. Probation. [(Section 42(2) and Section 65(2)(f)].
36. Seniority of members of Service. [(Section 42(2) and Section 65(2)(f)].
- The seniority of members of the Service in each cadre shall be determined by the length of continuous appointment on a post in that cadre of the Service :Provided that in the case of members recruited by direct appointment, the order of merit determined by the Punjab Council or other recruiting authority, as the case may be, shall not be disturbed in fixing the seniority :Provided further that in the case of two or more persons appointed on the same date, their seniority shall be determined as follows :-37. Pay of the members of Service. [(Section 42(2) and Section 65(2)(f)].
- The member of the Service shall be entitled to such scales of pay as are given in Appendix I to these rules or such scales of pay as may be authorised by the Punjab Government from time to time for similar posts.38. Discipline, penalties and appeals. [(Section 42(2) and Section 65(2)(f)].
- In the matter of discipline, punishment and appeals, the members of the service shall, as far as may be, be governed by the Punjab Civil Services (Punishment and Appeals Rules 1970) as amended from time to time :Provided that the authority competent to impose any of the penalties specified in rule 5 of the aforesaid rules and the appellate authority thereunder shall respectively be the Punjab Council and the State Government.39. Pay, leave and other matters. [(Section 42(2) and Section 65(2)(f)].
- In respect of pay, leave and all other matters not expressly provided for in these rules the members of the Service shall be governed as far as may be by such laws, rules and regulations as may have been adopted or made by the Competent authority for the State Government employees of the corresponding status. The scales of pay at present in force are given in Appendix I to these rules :Provided that the Punjab Council, for any other matter not expressly provided in this rule, shall lay down such guidelines as it may deem fit to carry out the work of the Punjab Council.40. Contributory Provident Fund. [(Section 42(2) and Section 65(2)(f)].
- The member of the Service shall be required to subscribe towards the Contributory Provident Fund in accordance with the Contributory Provident Fund Rules in the Punjab Council specified in Appendix III to these rules.41. Benefit of medical reimbursement. [(Section 42(2) and Section 65(2)(f)].
- The members of the Service shall be entitled on such benefit of reimbursement of the medical expenses incurred by them on themselves and the members of their family as may be admissible to the employees of the State Government of the corresponding status.42. Gratuity. [(Section 42(2) and Section 65(2)(f)].
- Every member of the Service shall be entitled to gratuity equal to a half month's salary drawn by him at the time of retirement for each completed year of his service under the Punjab Council :Provided that if a member of the Service, who is a subscriber to the Contributory Provident Fund, dies while in service, the members of his family shall be paid as gratuity, such sum as shall, when added to the amount of contribution made by the Punjab Council towards his Contributory Provident Fund and the interest thereon, be equal to :43. Compensatory Allowance. [(Section 42(2) and Section 65(2)(f)].
- The Punjab Council shall pay compensatory allowance to its employees at the rates at which it is admissible to the State Government employees of the corresponding status.44. Other benefits. [(Section 42(2) and Section 65(2)(f)].
- The members of the Service shall also be entitled to such other benefits as may be sanctioned by the Punjab Council from time to time with the prior approval of the State Government.45. Age of retirement. [(Section 42(2) and Section 65(2)(f)].
46. Travelling Allowance and daily allowance. [(Section 42(2) and Section 65(2)(f)].
- The members of the service for journeys undertaken in connection with the affairs of the Punjab Council within and outside the State of Punjab with the permission of the President of the Punjab Council in the case of Registrar and with the permission of the Registrar, in the case of others, shall be paid travelling allowance and daily allowance in accordance with the rules as are applicable to the employees of the State Government of corresponding status.47. Assignment of duties. [(Section 42(2) and Section 65(2)(f)].
- The duties of the staff shall be such as may be assigned by the Registrar from time to time.48. Allotment of residential accommodation to the Staff. [(Section 42(2) and Section 65(2)(f)].
- The members of the Service may be allotted by the Punjab Council such residential quarters as may be available according to the status on payment of such rent as is specified by the State Government for its employees or in the alternative the members of the Service shall be paid house rent allowance at the rates admissible to the employees of the State Government of the corresponding status at the same station.49. Liability for vaccination or re-vaccination. [(Section 42(2) and Section 65(2)(f)].
- Every member of the Service shall get himself vaccinated or re-vaccinated as and when the Punjab Council so directs by a special or general order.50. Oath of allegiance. [(Section 42(2) and Section 65(2)(f)].
- Every member of the Service unless has already done so, shall be required to take oath of allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established.51. Knowledge of Punjabi Language. [(Section 42(2) and Section 65(2)(f)].
- No person shall be appointed to any post in any Service by direct appointment unless he possesses knowledge of Punjabi Language of Matriculation standard or its equivalent :Provided that where a person is appointed on compassionate grounds on priority basis under the instructions issued in this behalf by the Punjab Government, the person so appointed will have to acquire knowledge of Punjabi language of Matriculation standard or will have to qualify a test conducted by the Language Wing of the Department of Education of the Punjab Government within six months from the date of his appointment:-Provided further that where educational qualifications for a post in any Service are lower than Matriculation then knowledge of Punjabi language shall be lowered accordingly.Part VII – Registration
52. State Veterinary Register. [(Section 44 and Section 65(2)(g)].
- The Punjab Council shall, as provided in section 44 maintain the State Veterinary Register for registration in Form VIII containing the names and other relevant particulars of persons possessing the recognised veterinary qualifications and registered with the Punjab Council under the Act.53. Application for Registration and Registration Fee. [(Sections 45, 46, 47, 51, 54 and Section 65(2)(h)(i)(j)(m)(n)].
54. Renewal Fee for Registration. [Sections 48, 49, 50 and Section 65(2)(k)(l)(j)].
Part VIII – Accounts and Audit
55. Section 62(2)(o).
Part IX – Management of Property, Finance and Accounts
56. Section 65(2)(o).
| Registrar | upto Rs. 500/- |
| President of the Punjab Council | Rs. 501 to 1,000/- |
| Punjab Council | Rs. 1001 and above. |
57. Interpretation. [Section 65(2)(o)].
- If any question arises as to the interpretation of these rules, the Government shall decide the same.58. Repeal and Savings. [Section 65(2)(o)].
- The Punjab Veterinary Council Rules, 1982 are hereby repealed :Provided that any thing done or any action taken under these rules which are hereby repealed shall be deemed to have been done or taken under the provisions of these rules.Form I[See Rules 6 and 7(1)]Claim for Including of a Name in the Electoral RollToThe Registrar,Punjab Council,_____________________,Chandigarh, (U.T.).Sir,Under Rules 4 and 5 of the Punjab Council Rules, 1997 I do hereby file claim for inclusion of my name in the Electoral Rolls for the ensuing election to the Punjab Council, under clause (a) of Sub-section (1) of Section 32 of the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984. The relevant details are as under :-Name (in block letters) _________________________________________Registration No. ______________________________________________Address _____________________________________________________Academic qualifications ________________________________________Designation and official address, if any ____________________________Ground for the claim, (with proof, if any) __________________________I declare that I am a citizen of India residing in Punjab State and practising veterinary medicine/employed in the Punjab State.Place :_____________________Date :_____________________Signature of claimantFor office useAccepted/rejected.Registrar.Form II[See Rules 6 and 7(2)]Objection to an Entry in the Draft Electoral Roll(To be submitted personally to the Registrar by the objector)ToThe Registrar,Punjab Council,_____________________Chandigarh, (U.T.),Sir,Under Rules 4 and 5 of the Punjab State Veterinary Council Rules, 1997, I do hereby file the following objection(s) to the entries made in the draft electoral rolls prepared by you for the ensuing election to the Punjab Council, under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section 32 of the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984 :-1. Name (in block letters) _______________________________________ the entry of whose name in the draft roll is subjected to
2. Registration No. ____________________________________________
3. Particulars of entry objected to ________________________________
4. Grounds of objections to the entry ______________________________
Place :____________________Date :_____________________Signature of objector Serial No. and Name of objector, as entered in the Draft Electoral RollsAddress of objector ______________________________________(Counter signature)Serial No. and Name of the person countersign as entered in the Draft| Place :_____________________ | Electoral Rolls ______________ |
| Date :_____________________ | ___________________________ |
| 1 | Name of the candidate | ________________________________ | |
| 2 | Father's name | ________________________________ | |
| 3 | Age and date of birth | ________________________________ | |
| 4 | Nature of qualification | ________________________________ | |
| 5 | Registration No. (in the Punjab State Veterinary Register) | ________________________________ | |
| 6 | Page No. in the State Veterinary Register or its supplement(mentioning the year) in which the name appears. | ________________________________ | |
| 7 | Serial No. in the roll | ________________________________ | |
| 8 | Address, House No., Block/Street No., Village/Town, PostOffice and Pin Code | ________________________________ | |
| 9 | Name of proposer | _______________________________ | |
| 10 | Signature of proposer. | _______________________________ | |
| 11 | Registered No. of proposer in the State Veterinary Registerand the page No. in the said register or its supplement(mentioning the year) in which the name appears. | _______________________________ | |
| 12 | Serial No. in the roll | ________________________________ | |
| 13 | Name of seconder | ________________________________ | |
| 14 | Signature of Seconder | ________________________________ | |
| 15 | Registered No. of the Seconder in the State VeterinaryRegister and page No. in the said Register, its supplement(mentioning the year) in which the name appears. | ________________________________ | |
| 16 | Serial Number in the roll | ________________________________ |
2. The voting paper will be rejected if -
3. A voting paper will be invalid if, -
4. If a voter inadvertently spoils a voting paper, he can return it, not later than fifteen days before the date appointed for the poll, to the Returning Officer who will, if satisfied of such inadvertence, issue to him another voting paper.
5. The scrutiny and counting of votes will begin on______________________ [(date ______________________ to ______________________ (Hour)].
6. No person shall be present at the scrutiny and counting except the Returning Officer, such other persons as he may appoint to assist him, the candidates or their duly authorised representatives.
Returning Officer.Form V[See Rule 17(4)]Declaration PaperElection to the _____________________________________ State Veterinary Council under ______________________ of the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984 (Central Act 52 of 1984).Elector's Name ________________________________________________ Number on the Punjab State Veterinary Register and page number in that register or its supplement (mentioning the year) in which the name appears _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________"Elector's Declaration"I _________________________________________________ (name in full, and designation, if any) declare that I am an elector for the election of member to the ________________________________________ Punjab Council by the electorate under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section 32 of the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984 (Central Act 52 of 1984), and that I have submitted no other voting paper at this election.| Station ______________________ | _________________________ |
| Date ______________________ | Signature of elector |
| Serial No. | Name and address of candidates duly nominated | Vote |
| 1. | ||
| 2. | ||
| 3. | ||
| 4. | ||
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| 6. | ||
| Initials/facsimile signature of Returning Officer |
1. Each elector has the right to vote for as many candidates in order of preference as the number of members to be elected.
2. He shall vote by placing the Mark "X" opposite the name(s) of the candidate(s) whom he prefers.
3. The voting paper shall be invalid if, -
| Sr. No. | Name in block letters and Date of birth | Address | Whether elected or nominated | Clause under which elected or nominated | Number and date of notification of name in Official Gazette | Date of commencement of term of office | Due date of termination of office | Date of and reasons for termination of office earlier than duedate, if any | Remarks, if any |
| Address | ||||||
| S.No. | Full name (in block letters) | Residential | Permanent | Professional | Date of Birth | Nationality |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Veterianary Qualifications | Date and reasons for removal | |||||||
| Diploma Degree (Both basic and higher) | College or University | Year, date (when qualified) | Other Academic qualifications | Present occupation (Government service or Private Practice orretired) | Date of admission in State Veterinary Register | Date | Section of the Act/Rules under which the name is removed | Remarks |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
1. Name (In block letters)_______________________________________
2. Father's name_______________________________________________
3. Date of birth _______________________________________________
4. Nationality _________________________________________________
5. Residential Address _________________________________________
6. Professional Address ________________________________________
7. Permanent Address __________________________________________
8. Qualifications (Both Veterinary and other Academic qualification) : Starting from highest qualification to Matric :
| Qualification | Year of passing | College/Institution/University |
| 1. | ||
| 2. | ||
| 3. | ||
| 4. | ||
| 5. | ||
| 6. |
| 9. Present Qualification | (a) Government Service.(b) Private Practice.(c)Retired. |
| 10. Have you ever been convicted for breach of law. | Yes/No. |
| Logo | Registration Certificate | Logo |
| Veterinary Council of India | Punjab Veterinary Council |
| hereby registerDr.(S/o Sh.__________________) | Space for photograph | |
| Chandigarh, | Registrar |
| Dated |
| Logo | Registration Certificate | Logo |
| Veterinary Council of India | Punjab Veterinary Council |
| hereby registerDr.(S/o Sh.__________________) | ||
| Chandigarh, | Registrar |
| Dated |
| Sr.No. | Designation of the Post | No. of Post | Permanent | Temporary | Scale of Pay |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. | Registrar | One | Permanent | ... | Rs. 4125-125-5000-150-5600 |
| 2. | Deputy Registrar | One | Permanent | ... | Rs. 3700-100-4000-125-5000-150-5300 |
| 3. | Superintendent Grade-I | One | Permanent | ... | Rs. 2200-70-2550-75-3000-100-4000 |
| 4. | Accountant | One | Permanent | ... | Rs. 1800-50-2000-60-2060-70-2550-3000-100-3200 plus Rs. 100Special Pay. |
| 5. | Senior Assistant | One | Permanent | ... | Rs. 1800-50-2000-60-2060-70-2550-75-3000-100-3200 |
| 6. | Senior Scale Stenographer | One | Permanent | ... | Rs. 1800-50-2000-60-2060-70-2550-75-3000-100-3200. |
| 7. | Junior Scale Stenographer | One | Permanent | ... | Rs. 1200-40-1320-45-1500-50-2000-60-2060-70-2130. |
| 8. | Clerk | Four | Permanent | ... | Rs. 950-35-1160-40-1320-45-1500-50-1800 (with an initialstart of Rs. 1000) |
| 9. | Driver | One | Permanent | ... | Rs. 1020-25-1160-40-1320-45-1500-50-2060-60-2060-70-2130 |
| 10. | Peons | Two | Permanent | ... | Rs. 750-30-950-35-1160-40-1320-45-1410 (with an initial startof Rs. 770) |
| 11. | Chowkidar | One | Permanent | ... | Rs. 750-30-950-35-1160-40-1320-45-1410 (with an initial startof Rs. 770) |
| 12. | Sweeper | One | .... | (Part-time) Part-time | Pay may be fixed by the Government from time to time forPart-time Sweeper. |
| 13. | Mali | One | .... | (Part-time) Part-time | Pay may be fixed by the Government from time to time forPart-time Mali. |