The Bangladesh Telegraph and Telephone Board Ordinance, 1979

( Ordinance NO. XII OF 1979 )

[ 27th February, 1979 ]
An Ordinance to provide for the constitution of a Board for the purpose of efficient management, operation and development of telegraphs and telephones.

 
 
 
WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the constitution of a Board for the purpose of efficient management, operation and development of telegraphs and telephones;
 
 
 
 
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamations of the 20th August, 1975, and the 8th November, 1975, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the President is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance:-
 
 
 

CONTENTS

SECTIONS

1. Short title and commencement

2. Definitions

3. Constitution of the Board

4. Powers and functions of the Chairman and members

5. Control, management and operation of the telegraphs and telephones

5B. Transfer of undertaking of the Board related to the submarine cable.

5A. Transfer of undertaking of the Board to a public limited company

6. Special powers of the Chairman

7. Meeting of the Board

8. Functions of the Board

9. Appointment of officers and other employees

10. Telegraph and telephone finance

11. Board to review and revalue assets

12. Borrowing power

13. Budget

14. Accounts and audit

15. Submission of reports, etc.

16. Delegation of powers

17. Power to make regulations

18. Repeal and savings

Schedule

SCHEDULE