The Mara Autonomous District Council (Board of Mara Literature) Rules, 2015.
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THE MARA AUTONOMOUS DISTRICT COUNCIL
(BOARD OF MARA LITERATURE) RULES, 2015
A
Rules
to provide for the constitution of a Board of Mara Literature to preserve, develop and promote Mara Literature.
Whereas under clause (a) of sub–paragraph (7) of paragraph 2 of the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India, the District Council is empowered to make rules regulating the formation of Boards and their procedure and conduct of their business.
Now, therefore, in exercise of the said powers, the Mara Autonomous District Council is pleased to make the following rules in the Sixty–sixth Year of the Republic of India as follows:–
CHAPTER – I
Short title, extent 1. (1) These rules may be called the Mara Autonomous
and commencement. District Council (Board of Mara Literature) Rules, 2015.
(2) They shall extend to the whole of Mara Autonomous
District Council areas.
(3) They shall come into force on and from the date
of their publication in the Official Gazette.
Definitions. 2. In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires:–
(i) “Board” means the Board of Mara Literature constituted
under sub–rule (1) of rule 3 of these Rules.
(ii) “Chairman” means the Chairman of the Board.
(iii) “District Council” means the Mara Autonomous District
Council constituted in accordance with the provisions
laid down in Paragraphs 2 and 20 B of the Sixth
Schedule to the Constitution of India.
(iv) “Executive Committee” means the Executive
Committee of the Mara Autonomous District Council.
(v) “Executive Member” means the Executive Member–in–
charge of Education Department of the Mara
Autonomous District Council.
(vi) “Official Gazette” means the Mizoram Gazette.
(vii) “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Board.
(viii)“Vice Chairman” means the Vice Chairman of the
Board.
CHAPTER – II
Constitution of 3. (1) On and from the commencement of these Rules, the
the Board. Executive Committee shall, by notification in the Official
Gazette, constitute a Board to be called the Board of
Mara Literature.
(2) The Board shall consist of 11 (eleven) Members, viz;
Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Assistant
Secretary and other seven members.
(3) The Executive Member shall be the ex–officio Chairman
and the Senior Education Officer of District Council
shall be a Secretary of the Board.
(4) The other 9 (nine) members having knowledge and experience in Mara Literature shall be appointed by the Chairman. Among the members, one member shall be from an officer of Education Department of the District Council.
(5) The Vice Chairman and Assistant Secretary shall be
elected from the members themselves at their first
meeting.
(6) The Vice Chairman, Assistant Secretary and other Members of the Board shall hold office for a term of three years from the date of the first meeting of the Board.
Term of the 4. The term of office of the Board shall be 3 (three) years Board. from the date of its first meeting:
Provided that the Executive Committee may, by
notification, extend the term for a period not exceeding one
year or shorten as it may deem necessary.
Resignation and 5. (1) Any member of the Board, other than the Chairman
Removal of and the Secretary, may, by writing under his hand
members of addressed to the Chairman, resign his membership
the Board. and such resignation shall take effect from the date of
its acceptance by the Chairman.
(2) The Chairman may remove any member of the Board:–
(i) on the ground of misconduct or incapacity;
(ii) who has acted or conducted himself against the decision of the meeting of the Board;
(iii) who remains absent for three consecutive meetings without the leave of the Board.
(3) Every member of the Board shall have the right to be
informed of the charges against him and shall be given a
reasonable opportunity of being heard before his/her
removal.
Vacancy. 6. (1) When a vacancy occurs in the office of a member on the
ground as stated in Rule 5, the vacancy shall be filled as
provided by sub–rule (2) of this rule.
(2) Appointment of a new member shall be made by the
Chairman.
(3) Any member appointed to fill up a casual vacancy shall
hold office for the remaining period of the term of office
of the member in whose place he is nominated.
Entitlement of 7. Non–official members of the Board shall be entitled:–
members of the
Board. (i) to sitting allowances for the date of sitting as may
be determined by the Executive Committee;
(ii) to draw other allowances for the work of the
Board if he/she is engaged as determined by the
Executive Committee.
CHAPTER – III
Meeting of the 8. (1) The Secretary may call for a meeting of the Board
Board. on the advice of the Chairman.
(2) The Chairman, when present, shall preside over the
meeting of the Board.
(3) In the absence of the Chairman, the Vice Chairman
shall preside over the meeting of the Board.
(4) Six members of the Board including the Chairman
and Secretary shall form a quorum for meeting of the
Board.
(5) Meeting minutes shall be recorded by the Secretary.
(6) The Board shall meet at such time and place as
the Chairman may think fit.
(7) Notice for a meeting shall be served to all members
of the Board at least three days before the date
of the meeting.
(8) Any member who wishes to have an item to be included
in the agenda in a meeting of the Board shall send the
same in writing to the Secretary at least two days
before the date of the meeting.
(9) Meeting of the Board shall be held on the basis of the
agenda items.
Power and 9. The Board shall have the powers and functions–
function of
the Board. (a) to promote and develop Mara Literature;
(b) to preserve regional integrity and unity through
Mara Literature;
(c) to make suggestions for the improvement of Mara
Alphabet;
(d) to preserve and promote Mara Novels, Mara Comics, Mara Idioms & Phrases, Poems, Prose and Books, etc.
(e) to advise the Board of School Education of the District Council in relation to the syllabus, courses of studies or books for learning of the Mara language in elementary schools;
(f) to organize Seminar, Workshop, Essay Competition and Symposium for the development and upliftment of Mara Literature.
Constitution of 10. (1) The Board may constitute Expert Committee or such Expert Committee. other Committee as it may deem necessary.
(2) Members of the Expert Committee shall be appointed
by the Chairman on the basis of the subject matter.
(3) The duty of the Expert Committee shall be:–
(i) to examine written materials or manuscript before publication; and
(ii) submit its findings to the Board.
(4) Members of the Expert Committee shall be paid an
honorarium as may be determined by the Board.
Constitution of 11. (1) The Board may constitute an Editorial Board for the
Editorial Board. publication of monthly journal in Mara language which
is to be named “Hla nata Bie”
(2) The Editorial Board shall consist of Editor–in–Chief, Editor, Joint Editor, two Circulation Managers,
and three other members to be appointed by the Chairman.
(3) The Secretary of the Board shall be the ex–officio Editor–in–Chief.
(4) The term of the Editorial Board shall be two years from the date of constitution which may be shortened or extended by the Board if it thinks necessary.
Publication 12. (1) The Board shall select and recommend a book for
of Books. publication.
(2) A book published in the name of Board must be for
the improvement and upliftment of Mara Literature.
(3) If a book written is found publishable for the improvement and learning of Mara Literature by the Board, the same may be published.
(4) The expenditure incurred for publication of the books shall be borne by the Board.
(5) The Board shall select printing press or firm for
printing the books.
(6) The Board shall determine the number of copies to be
printed.
(7) The copyright of all edition of the book shall be
vested with the Board.
(8) The writer or author of the book shall have 75% of
sales–proceed and the Board shall benefit 25% in cash
or kind.
(9) The Board shall fix the rate of the book after
publication.
Agreement. 13. (1) An agreement between the author and the Board shall
be made clearly for the book to be published in the
name of the Board.
(2) The agreement regarding the publication of the book shall be made on the basis of the mutual understanding of the author and the Board.
Guidelines for 14. Guidelines for editing and proof reading shall be as given in editing and the following points and the said points should be strictly
proof reading. looked into whether the book:–
(1) to be published contravenes any law of the land or not?
(2) contains uniformity and consistency or not?
(3) contains in itself readability or not?
(4) is saleable or not?
(5) contains correctness, accuracy, etc. in itself?
(6) contains correct wordings and correct grammar in itself?
(7) contains correct punctuation or not?
(8) The Expert Committee appointed under these Rules shall have the power to correct or change the contents of any book to be published.
(9) The author’s arrangement of wordings and intention in the book should be preserved as far as practicable.
General Body 15. (1) General body meeting of the Board may be held in meeting. order to bring out good suggestions/proposal for the
progress and improvement of Mara Literature.
(2) Eligible members to attend the General Body Meeting of
the Board are:–
(a) All members of the Board;
(b) All members of the Editorial Board constituted under rule 11 of these Rules;
(c) All members of the Expert Committee constituted under rule 10 of these Rules;
(d) Three (3) representatives each from the NGOs and any Association interested in the Mara Literature;
(e) Representatives from the Education Department of the District Council;
(f) In consultation with the Chairman and Secretary, the Executive Committee may appoint five (5) co–opted members, as may deem necessary.
(3) General Body meeting shall propose and suggest for the improvement of the Board.
(4) Suggestions regarding Mara Literature may be discussed in the General Body Meeting.
(5) General Body meeting may be held once in a year preferably in the month of February or October.
Plan & Budget 16. On the basis of the decision made by the Board and
of the Board. General body meeting, the Secretary shall prepare Plan
and Budget of the Board to be included in the District
Council Annual Plan and Budget through Education
Department of the District Council.
Motto and 17. (1) The Motto of the Board shall be “Literature is the Emblem. foundation of the Land and the Nation”.
(2) The emblem of the Board shall be of the following. There shall be two circular lines and on upwards side of the two circular lines, “Board of Mara Literature” shall be inscribed and on downwards side of the two circular lines the Motto of the Board, “Literature is the foundation of the Land and the Nation” shall be inscribed. And at the centre of the two circular lines, there shall be an open book and palm writing with a pen showing the identity of Literature. And below the circular lines, there shall be a ribbon like structure divided into three lines and at the left side, the word, “Estd.” S hall be inscribed and at the right side the year “1983” shall be inscribed and in the middle of it “MADC: Siaha” shall be inscribed.
STATEMENT OF OBJECTS AND REASONS
The Mara Autonomous District Council has not framed any rules for the progress and development of the Mara literature since its inception. Now, it is felt necessary that a Board to look into the improvement and development of Mara Literature is needed to be constituted. Therefore, it is proposed that rules be made for the constitution of Board of Mara Literature.
(N. ZAKHAI)
Executive Member
i/c Education Department, etc.
Mara Autonomous District Council
Siaha.
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