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The Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission Act, 2004

The Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission Act, 2004

General200429 sections3 chapters

This Act establishes the Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission in Maharashtra to promote practical applications of science and technology for socio-economic development. It applies to government departments, research institutions, educational bodies, industries, and scientists working within the state. The legislation regulates the composition, administrative powers, project funding mechanisms, and financial oversight of the Commission. By acting as a bridge between scientific research laboratories and societal needs, the Act aims to solve local community challenges in sectors like agriculture, health, and small-scale industries, fostering technological innovation, skill development, and overall economic progress across Maharashtra.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title and commencement.
  2. 2Definitions.

Chapter II COMMISSION-CONSTITUTION, OBJECTIVES, FUNCTIONS, WORKING, STAFF, LOCATION AND MANAGEMENT →

  1. 3Establishment of Commission.
  2. 4Constitution of Commission.
  3. 5Term of office and conditions of appointments of Chairman and members.
  4. 6Aims and objectives of Commission.
  5. 7Functions and Scope of Commission.
  6. 8Method or procedure of working of Commission.
  7. 9Making use of facilities including manpower in existing institutions.
  8. 10Project Funding.
  9. 11Meetings of Commission.
  10. 12Officers and other employees of Commission.
  11. 13Overseeing Council.

Chapter III FUND, BUDGET, ACCOUNTS, AUDIT AND RETURNS →

  1. 14Grants by State Government.
  2. 15Fund of Commission.
  3. 16Grants, donations, etc., to Commission.
  4. 17Budget.
  5. 18Accounts and Audit.
  6. 19Annual Report.
  7. 20Returns and information
  8. 21Directions by Government.
  9. 22Vacancies, etc., not to invalidate proceedings of Commission.
  10. 23Authentication of orders and instruments of Commission.
  11. 24Power of monitoring and reviewing the progress of work assigned to organization.
  12. 25Chairman, members and employees of Commission to be public servants and protection of act done in good faith.
  13. 26Power to make rules.
  14. 27Power to make regulations.
  15. 28Power to remove difficulty.
  16. 29Repeal of Mah. Ord. XX of 2004 and saving

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