State Act

The Himachal Pradesh Advocates Welfare Fund Act, 1996

12. Powers and duties of Secretary.-The Secretary of the Trustee Committee shall- (a) be the chief executive authority of Trustee Committee and responsible for carrying out its decisions; (b) represent the Trustee Committee in all suits and proceedings for and against the Trustee Committee; (c) authenticate by his signature all decisions and instructions of the Trustee Committee; (d) operate the bank accounts of the Trustee Committee jointly with the Chairman or his nominee; (e) convene meetings of the Trustee Committee and prepare its minutes; (f) attend the meeting of the Trustee Committee with all the necessary records and information; (g) maintain such forms, registers and other records as may be prescribed from time to time and do all correspondence relating to the Trustee Committee; (h) prepare an annual statement of business transacted by the Trustee Committee during such financial year; (i) inspect and verify periodically the accounts and registers of the Bar Associations regarding the sale of stamps and other matters connected therewith; and (j) do such other acts as may be directed by the Trustee committee and the Bar Council.