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The Western Odisha Development Council Act, 2000

The Western Odisha Development Council Act, 2000

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This Act establishes the Western Orissa Development Council to promote the accelerated development and welfare of ten specific districts in Western Orissa. It applies to the people and institutions within these districts, including Baragarh, Bolangir, and Sambalpur, by creating a corporate body with the power to plan programs, acquire property, and manage funds. The Council is composed of government officials, elected representatives, and experts to oversee educational, financial, and social improvements, ensuring the physical, mental, and moral advancement of the local population through structured governance and resource management.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Establishment and incorporation of the Council
  4. 4. Composition of the Council
  5. 5. Term of office and conditions of service of Chairman and members
  6. 6. Appointment of Chief Executive Officer and his term of office and other conditions of service
  7. 7. Officers and other employees of Council
  8. 8. Administrative expenses of the Council
  9. 9. Duties and Powers of Chief Executive Officer
  10. 10. Vacancy or defect not to invalidate proceedings of Council
  11. 11. Powers and functions of the Council
  12. 12. Powers and functions of the Chairman
  13. 13. Meeting of Council and procedure
  14. 14. Committees of Council
  15. 15. Council Fund
  16. 16. Accounts and audit
  17. 17. Supersession of Council
  18. 18. Power to issue direction
  19. 19. Members, officers and employees to be public servants
  20. 20. Bar of suit without notice
  21. 21. Power to make rules
  22. 22. Interpretation
  23. 23. Power to remove difficulties
  24. 24. Repeal and its effect

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