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THE NATIONAL SPORTS CLUB OF ASSAM (TAKING OVER OF MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL) ACT, 1977
The National Sports Club of Assam (Taking Over of Management and Control) Act, 1977
Sections
An ACT
Section 1Preamble / introductory recital
Section 2Section 1(1)
Section 1Section 1(2)
Section 1Section 1(3)
Section 1Section 2
Section 2Section 2(a)
Section 2Section 2(b)
Section 2Section 2(c)
Section 2Section 2(d)
Section 2Section 3(1)
Section 3Proviso to Section 3(1)
Section 3Second Proviso to Section 3(1)
Section 3Section 3(2)
Section 3Section 3(3)
Section 3Section 3(4)
Section 3Section 4
Section 4Section 5(1)
Section 5Section 5(2)
Section 5Section 6(1)
Section 6Section 6(2)
Section 6Section 7(1)
Section 7Section 7(2)
Section 7Section 7(3)
Section 7Section 7(4)
Section 7Section 8(1)
Section 8Section 8(2)
Section 8Section 8(3)
Section 8Section 9
Section 9Section 10
Section 10Section 11(1)
Section 11Section 11(2)
Section 11Section 11(3)
Section 11Section 11(4)
Section 11Section 11(4) Continued
Section 11Proviso to Section 12(1)
Section 12Section 12(2)
Section 12Section 12(2)(a)
Section 12Section 12(2)(b)
Section 12Section 12(2)(c)
Section 12Section 12(3)
Section 12Section 12(3)(a)
Section 12Section 12(3)(b)
Section 12Section 13(1)
Section 13Section 13(2)
Section 13Proviso to Section 13(2)
Section 13Section 13(3)
Section 13Section 14
Section 14Section 15(1)
Section 15Section 15(2)
Section 15Section 16(1)
Section 16Section 16(2)
Section 16Section 17
Section 17Section 18(1)
Section 18Section 18(2)
Section 18Section 19(1)
Section 19Section 19(2)
Section 19
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"title": "THE NATIONAL SPORTS CLUB OF ASSAM (TAKING OVER OF MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL) ACT, 1977",
"short_title": "The National Sports Club of Assam (Taking Over of Management and Control) Act, 1977",
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"number": "1",
"title": "An ACT",
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"content": "An Act to provide for temporary transfer of the management and control of the affairs of the National Sports Club of Assam within the State of Assam from the present Executive Committee of the Club and other holders of offices to a Board.",
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"content": "It is hereby enacted in the Twenty-eighth Year of the Republic of India as follows:-",
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"number": "1",
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"content": "This Act may be called the National Sports Club of Assam (Taking Over Of Management And Control) Act, 1977.",
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"number": "1",
"title": "Section 1(2)",
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"content": "It shall extend to the whole of the State of Assam.",
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"number": "1",
"title": "Section 1(3)",
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"content": "It shall come into force at once.",
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"number": "2",
"title": "Section 2",
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"content": "In this Act-",
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"number": "2",
"title": "Section 2(a)",
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"content": "\"Board\" means the Board of Sports of Assam constituted under Section 3 of this Act;",
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"title": "Section 2(b)",
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"content": "\"Club\" means the National Sports Club of Assam registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1870, on the eleventh day of March, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-four, but excludes its reginal wing at Shillong;",
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"number": "2",
"title": "Section 2(c)",
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"content": "\"Prescribed\" means prescribed by rules made under this Act;",
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"number": "2",
"title": "Section 2(d)",
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"content": "\"State Government\" means the State Government of Assam.",
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"number": "3",
"title": "Section 3(1)",
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"content": "The State Government may constitute a Board to be called the Board of Sports of Assam for the purpose of taking over the management and control of the Club consisting of not more than 9 (nine) members and not less than 5 (five) members:",
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"number": "3",
"title": "Proviso to Section 3(1)",
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"content": "Provided that if the Board is constituted with less than 9 members, the Government may, at any time, appoint such other member or members as may be considered necessary, the total number of members of the Board not exceeding 9:",
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"number": "3",
"title": "Second Proviso to Section 3(1)",
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"content": "Provided further that the Board may exercise all powers and duties under this Act notwithstanding that the number of members of the Board is at any time less than the total permissible strength of 9.",
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"number": "3",
"title": "Section 3(2)",
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"content": "The State Government shall nominate a member of the Board to be the Chairman thereof.",
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"sort_order": 130
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{
"number": "3",
"title": "Section 3(3)",
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"content": "The Chairman shall, with the previous approval of the State Government, appoint a person to be the Secretary of the Board.",
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"is_definition": false,
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"number": "3",
"title": "Section 3(4)",
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"content": "The Board shall be a body corporate having perpetual succession and a common seal and shall sue and be sued by the name of \"Board of Sports of Assam\".",
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"number": "4",
"title": "Section 4",
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"content": "On the constitution of the Board under the preceding section the Executive Committee, the Finance Committee, the Games Committee, Regional Committees of the Club within the State of Assam, shall stand dissolved and the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, the Treasurer, the Trustees, if any of the Club, and its office bearers and all other persons holding any office immediately before the constitution of the Board shall be deemed to have vacated their offices, and the management of, and the control over all the affairs of the Club within the State of Assam shall stand transferred to and vested in the Board;\nand all properties, movable or immovable, and all rights, powers and privileges of the said Club which immediately before the commencement of this Act belonged to the Club or any other committee or persons holding office hereinbefore mentioned, shall, for the purpose of such management and control, vest in the Board.",
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"number": "5",
"title": "Section 5(1)",
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"content": "Notwithstanding anything in the preceding section, the Secretary, Assistant Secretary, the Treasurer and the Trustees, if any of the Club, including its office bearers functioning as such immediately before the commencement of this Act shall prepare a statement in relation to all matters of the Club which the Secretary, Assistant Secretary, the Treasurer or the Trustees, if any, was required to deal with immediately before the commencement of this Act and submit the same within a period of fifteen days from the date of commencement of this Act or within such further time as may be specified by the State Government from time to time to the Board or when no Board has been Constituted in the meantime to any officer of the State Government appointed by the State Government in this behalf.",
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"number": "5",
"title": "Section 5(2)",
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"content": "If any person, without any reasonable excuse knowingly and wilfully makes default in complying with the requirements of the preceding sub-section, he shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees or with both.",
"footnote": "",
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"number": "6",
"title": "Section 6(1)",
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"content": "Notwithstanding anything in Section 4 of this Act, the Secretary, Assistant Secretary, the Treasurer and the Trustees, if any of the Club or its office bearers functioning as such immediately before the commencement of this Act and any other person in custody of any books of accounts, registers, records, other documents or properties of and relating to the Club shall to enable the Board to exercise the power of Management and control effectively handover such custody to the Board within a period of one week from the date of constitution of the Board or within such further time as may be allowed by the State Government if considered necessary.",
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"number": "6",
"title": "Section 6(2)",
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"content": "If any person, without any reasonable excuse knowingly and wilfully makes default in complying with the requirements of the preceding sub-section he shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees or with both.",
"footnote": "",
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"number": "7",
"title": "Section 7(1)",
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"content": "The Board shall take all such steps as may be necessary for the purpose of effective exercise of the powers of management and control over the affairs and properties of the Club.",
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"number": "7",
"title": "Section 7(2)",
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"content": "The Board may also perform such other duties as were the duties of the Club immediately before the commencement of this Act in such manner as may be prescribed.",
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"number": "7",
"title": "Section 7(3)",
"chapter": null,
"content": "The Board may form such number of committees or sub-committees to assign different functions of the Board with such powers, functions and number of members in each committee or sub-committee as may be determined by the Board.",
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"number": "7",
"title": "Section 7(4)",
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"content": "The Board shall have all powers for the advancement of the objects of the Club.",
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{
"number": "8",
"title": "Section 8(1)",
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"content": "The Board shall have all the powers which the Committees and persons specified in Section 4 had immediately before the commencement of this Act and all such powers shall, subject to the provisions of sub-sections (2) and (3) below, be exercised in the manner prescribed.",
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"is_definition": false,
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{
"number": "8",
"title": "Section 8(2)",
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"content": "The powers which were exercisable by the Secretary of the Club immediately before the commencement of this Act shall be exercised by the Secretary of the Board or by such officer or officers of the Board as may be appointed by the Board in this behalf.",
"footnote": "",
"is_definition": false,
"sort_order": 260
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{
"number": "8",
"title": "Section 8(3)",
"chapter": null,
"content": "The powers which were exercisable by the Assistant Secretary and the Treasurer of the Club immediately before the commencement of this Act shall be exercised by such officer or officers of the Board as may be appointed by the Board in this behalf.",
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{
"number": "9",
"title": "Section 9",
"chapter": null,
"content": "The State Government may give to the Board such directions as may be deemed fit and necessary in performing the duties and exercising the powers of the Board under this Act and the Board shall carry out those directions.",
"footnote": "",
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{
"number": "10",
"title": "Section 10",
"chapter": null,
"content": "The Board shall create and maintain in the manner prescribed a fund to be called the Sports Fund of Assam into which shall be paid all receipts and income of the Board and out of which shall be met all expenses and disbursements of the Board.",
"footnote": "",
"is_definition": false,
"sort_order": 290
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{
"number": "11",
"title": "Section 11(1)",
"chapter": null,
"content": "The Board shall prepare budget within a period of 1 month from the date of first constitution of the Board for the remaining period of current financial year and shall submit the same to the State Government for approval and the State Government may approve the same with such modifications as may be deemed fit or without any modification.",
"footnote": "",
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"number": "11",
"title": "Section 11(2)",
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"content": "For such succeeding financial year, the Board shall prepare the budget and submit the same to the State Government before the thirty-first day of January, immediately preceding the commencement of the financial year for which the Budget is be prepared.",
"footnote": "",
"is_definition": false,
"sort_order": 310
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{
"number": "11",
"title": "Section 11(3)",
"chapter": null,
"content": "The State Government may approve the budget with or without modifications.",
"footnote": "",
"is_definition": false,
"sort_order": 320
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{
"number": "11",
"title": "Section 11(4)",
"chapter": null,
"content": "The Budget shall have effect as approved by the State Government.",
"footnote": "",
"is_definition": false,
"sort_order": 330
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"number": "11",
"title": "Section 11(4) Continued",
"chapter": null,
"content": "12. (1) If the State Government is of the opinion that the Board is unable to perform, or has persistently made default in the performance of the duties imposed on it by or under this Act or has exceeded or abused its powers, the State Government may, by notification, supersede the Board for such period as may be specified in the notification:",
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"is_definition": false,
"sort_order": 340
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{
"number": "12",
"title": "Proviso to Section 12(1)",
"chapter": null,
"content": "Provided that before issuing a notification under this sub-section, the State Government shall give a reasonable time to the Board to show cause why it should not be superseded and shall consider the explanation and objections, if any, of the Board.",
"footnote": "",
"is_definition": false,
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"number": "12",
"title": "Section 12(2)",
"chapter": null,
"content": "Upon the publication of the notification under sub-section (1) superseding the Board-",
"footnote": "",
"is_definition": false,
"sort_order": 360
},
{
"number": "12",
"title": "Section 12(2)(a)",
"chapter": null,
"content": "(a) all the members of the Board shall, as from the date of supersession, vacate their offices as such members;",
"footnote": "",
"is_definition": false,
"sort_order": 370
},
{
"number": "12",
"title": "Section 12(2)(b)",
"chapter": null,
"content": "(b) all the duties and powers of the Board under this Act shall, during the period of supersession, be performed and exercised by such person or persons as the State Government may direct;",
"footnote": "",
"is_definition": false,
"sort_order": 380
},
{
"number": "12",
"title": "Section 12(2)(c)",
"chapter": null,
"content": "(c) all property vested in the Board shall, during the period of supersession, vest in the State Government.",
"footnote": "",
"is_definition": false,
"sort_order": 390
},
{
"number": "12",
"title": "Section 12(3)",
"chapter": null,
"content": "The State Government may-",
"footnote": "",
"is_definition": false,
"sort_order": 400
},
{
"number": "12",
"title": "Section 12(3)(a)",
"chapter": null,
"content": "(a) extend the period of supersession for such further term as it may consider necessary; or",
"footnote": "",
"is_definition": false,
"sort_order": 410
},
{
"number": "12",
"title": "Section 12(3)(b)",
"chapter": null,
"content": "(b) reconstitute the Board at any time in the manner provided in section 3.",
"footnote": "",
"is_definition": false,
"sort_order": 420
},
{
"number": "13",
"title": "Section 13(1)",
"chapter": null,
"content": "A member of the Board may resign his office by giving notice in writing to the State Government and shall, on such resignation being accepted by the State Government, be deemed to have vacated his office.",
"footnote": "",
"is_definition": false,
"sort_order": 430
},
{
"number": "13",
"title": "Section 13(2)",
"chapter": null,
"content": "The term of office of each member of the Board shall be such as may be specified in the notification constituting the Board, not being more than three years:",
"footnote": "",
"is_definition": false,
"sort_order": 440
},
{
"number": "13",
"title": "Proviso to Section 13(2)",
"chapter": null,
"content": "Provided that the State Government may change the composition of the Board at any time before the expiry of the term of the office of the members.",
"footnote": "",
"is_definition": false,
"sort_order": 450
},
{
"number": "13",
"title": "Section 13(3)",
"chapter": null,
"content": "A casual vacancy in the office of a member of the Board shall be filled by fresh nomination by the State Government and the new member so nominated to fill the vacancy shall hold office only for the remainder of the term for which the member whose place is filled was nominated.",
"footnote": "",
"is_definition": false,
"sort_order": 460
},
{
"number": "14",
"title": "Section 14",
"chapter": null,
"content": "No act of the Board shall be deemed to be invalid merely by reason of any vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of the Board.",
"footnote": "",
"is_definition": false,
"sort_order": 470
},
{
"number": "15",
"title": "Section 15(1)",
"chapter": null,
"content": "No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any member of the Board in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act.",
"footnote": "",
"is_definition": false,
"sort_order": 480
},
{
"number": "15",
"title": "Section 15(2)",
"chapter": null,
"content": "No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against the State Government, the Board or any member thereof for any damage caused or likely to be caused by anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act.",
"footnote": "",
"is_definition": false,
"sort_order": 490
},
{
"number": "16",
"title": "Section 16(1)",
"chapter": null,
"content": "The State Government may, by notification, make rules, to carry out the objects of this Act.",
"footnote": "",
"is_definition": false,
"sort_order": 500
},
{
"number": "16",
"title": "Section 16(2)",
"chapter": null,
"content": "In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, such rules may provide for -\n(a) the manner in which the funds belonging to the Board shall be deposited or invested;\n(b) the mode of authentication or orders for payment of money by the Board;\n(c) the form in which accounts shall be kept by the Board and audit and publication of such accounts ;\n(d) creation of the fund under Section 10.",
"footnote": "",
"is_definition": false,
"sort_order": 510
},
{
"number": "17",
"title": "Section 17",
"chapter": null,
"content": "The Board may, with the previous approval of the State Government, make regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act for all or any of the following purposes, namely:—\n(a) The manner in which meetings of the Board shall be convened, the quorum for the transaction of any business thereat and the procedure at such meetings ;\n(b) The manner in which the majority decision of the Board shall be obtained by circulation to the members on any matter requiring immediate decision;\n(c) The appointment of such officers and servants as may be necessary for the purpose of performing the duties and exercising the powers of the Board under this Act and their terms and conditions of service.",
"footnote": "",
"is_definition": false,
"sort_order": 520
},
{
"number": "18",
"title": "Section 18(1)",
"chapter": null,
"content": "The provisions of this Act and the rules framed thereunder shall have effect notwithstanding anything in the Societies Registration Act, 1860, or in the Memorandum of Association or the Rules and Regulations of the Club.",
"footnote": "Societies Registration Act, 1860",
"is_definition": false,
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},
{
"number": "18",
"title": "Section 18(2)",
"chapter": null,
"content": "During the period this Act is in force, no member of the Club shall exercise any right under Section 13 of the Societies Registration Act, 1860.",
"footnote": "Societies Registration Act, 1860",
"is_definition": false,
"sort_order": 540
},
{
"number": "19",
"title": "Section 19(1)",
"chapter": null,
"content": "The National Sports Club of Assam (taking over of management and control) Ordinance, 1977, is hereby repealed.",
"footnote": "",
"is_definition": false,
"sort_order": 550
},
{
"number": "19",
"title": "Section 19(2)",
"chapter": null,
"content": "Notwithstanding such repeal, any order passed, notification issued, anything done or any action taken under the Ordinance as repealed, shall be deemed to have been passed, issued, done or taken under the corresponding provisions of this Act, as if this Act had commenced on the seventh day of February, 1977 (date of promulgation of the Ordinance).",
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"Act ID": "197705",
"Act Number": "5",
"Enactment Date": "1977-04-29",
"Act Year": "1977",
"Short Title": "The National Sports Club of Assam (Taking Over of Management and Control) Act, 1977",
"Department": "LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT",
"Type": "STATE",
"Location": "Assam"
},
"updated_at": "2026-09-29 21:53:52"
}