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The Levy Sugar Price Equalisation Fund Act, 1976

The Levy Sugar Price Equalisation Fund Act, 1976 is an Indian law that aims to stabilize the prices of sugar in India.

"Levy Sugar Price Equalisation Fund Sugar Development Fund Sugar Industry Stabilization Of Sugar Prices Compensation For Sugar Manufacturers"

Summary

The Levy Sugar Price Equalisation Fund Act, 1976 was introduced by the Indian government to ensure that the prices of sugar in India remain stable. The Act establishes a fund known as the Levy Sugar Price Equalisation Fund, which is used to compensate sugar manufacturers for the difference between the statutory minimum price and the ex-factory price of levy sugar. The Act also establishes the Sugar Development Fund, which is used to promote the development of the sugar industry in India. The Act has been amended several times, including in 1984 and 2019.

Table of Contents

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1 Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Commencement Open
2 Section 2: Definitions Open
3 Section 3: Levy Sugar Price Equalisation Fund Open
4 Section 4: Determination Of Questions As To Making Of Excess Realisations Open
5 Section 5: Discharge Of Persons Of Liability In Respect Of Amounts Credited To The Fund Open
6 Section 6: Right Of Buyer To Claim Refund Open
7 Section 7: Excess Realisation Not To Be Paid To Any Producer Of Sugar Open
8 Section 8: Fund To Vest In The Central Government Open
9 Section 9: Power To Require Producers To Maintain Accounts, Etc Open
10 Section 10: Power Of Entry, Search And Seizure Open
11 Section 11: Power Of Central Government To Recover Excess Realisations As Arrears Of Land Revenue Open
12 Section 12: Dissolution Of The Fund Open
13 Section 13: Penalties Open
14 Section 14: Removal Of Difficulties Open
15 Section 15: Protection Of Action Taken In Good Faith Open
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