Rule 11. Powers, duties and function of the Board, Disposal of the business

(1) In addition to sub-section (15) of the Section 6 of the Code on Social Security, 2020, the Board shall be responsible,-(a) to recommend the State Government for better implementation of the Schemes for workers of unorganized sector;

(b) to give suitable advice/ recommendation to responsible administrative departments/ executive institutions relating to welfare projects, development programs, elevation of poverty specially being carried out for the benefit of unorganized workers in the State;

(c) to refer the matter to the State Government where there is difference of opinion between Board and the administrative department/executive institution for its decision.

(2) The Board shall also be responsible for,

(a) administration of the Fund;

(b) preparation and submission of annual budget to the State Government for sanction;

(c) maintenance of accounts;

(d) collections of contributions to the fund and other charges;

(e) appointment of Committees for the disposal of the works of the Board and for the fulfillment of pertaining objects of the Board;

(f) hearing and deciding complaints;

(g) investment of the fund in the nationalized banks, or in the institutions owned and controlled by the State Government or the Central Government for better management;

(h) delegation of all or any of the powers of the Board to the Secretary or any other officer of the Board as may be necessary for the efficient administration;

(i) to monitor the expenditures made from fund under various schemes;

(j) compliance of directions given by the Central/State Government from time to time.

(3) Every matter which the Board is required to take into consideration shall be considered at a meeting of the Board, or if the Chairperson so directs, by sending the necessary papers to every member for opinion, the matter shall be disposed of in accordance with the decision of the majority:

Provided that where there is no opinion of majority on a matter and the members of the Board are equally divided, the Chairperson shall have a second or a casting vote.

(4) Every decision taken at the meeting of the Board shall be recorded in writing.