CHAPTER IV
Miscellaneous
12. Delegation
of powers.-- The Governing Body may direct in writing that all or any of its powers
and functions under clauses (d) and (f) of section 10 may subject to such limitations,
restrictions, or conditions, if any, as may be imposed by it from time to time, be also
exercised or performed by the Secretary.
13. Power to remit or reduce amount due.-- The Federal
Government may, by notification in the official Gazette remit or reduce the amount due
from any industrial establishment or class of industrial establishments under the
provisions of section 4.
Notes.- The two per cent contribution under section 4 and the additional
contribution under section 4-A due from any industrial establishment can be remitted or
reduced by the Federal Government at its discretion on the merits of each case.
14. Protection of persons acting under this Ordinance.-- No suit,
prosecution or other legal proceedings shall lie against any person for anything which is
in good faith done under Ordinance.
15. Powers to make rules.-- (1) the Federal
Government may by notification in the official Gazette, make rules for carrying out
the purposes of this Ordinance.
(2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, such
rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:--
(i) the tenure of office of the members of the Governing Body other than the Chairman and
the other terms and conditions of appointment of the members of the Governing Body and the
manner in which Governing Body shall conduct its business, including the number of members
required to form a quorum at meetings thereof; and
(ii) the books of account to be maintained by the Fund and the form of its statements of
account.
