The Coconut Development Board Act, 1979
The Coconut Development Board Act, 1979 aims to promote the development of coconut industry in India.
Summary
The Coconut Development Board Act, 1979 was enacted to provide for the establishment of a Coconut Development Board with the objective of promoting the development of the coconut industry in India. The Act provides for the constitution of the Board, its powers and functions, and the appointment of officers and employees. The Board is responsible for formulating and implementing schemes for the development of coconut cultivation and industry, and for advising the Central and State Governments on matters relating to the coconut industry. The Act also provides for the regulation and control of the production, processing, and marketing of coconuts and coconut products, and for the levy and collection of cess on the sale of coconuts.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Commencement | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Declaration As To Expediency Of Control By The Union | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Definitions | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Establishment And Constitution Of The Board | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Allowances Payable To Chairman And Members | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Resignation Of Members | Open |
| 7 | Section 7: Officers Of The Board And Other Staff | Open |
| 8 | Section 8: Special Provision For Transfer Of Employees To The Board | Open |
| 9 | Section 9: Committees Of The Board | Open |
| 10 | Section 10: Functions Of The Board | Open |
| 11 | Section 11: Dissolution Of The Board | Open |
| 12 | Section 12: Grants And Loans By The Central Government | Open |
| 13 | Section 13: Constitution Of Coconut Development Fund | Open |
| 14 | Section 14: Borrowing Powers Of The Board | Open |
| 15 | Section 15: Accounts And Audit | Open |