The Sugar Development Fund Act, 1982
The Sugar Development Fund Act, 1982 aims to establish a fund for financing activities related to the development of the sugar industry in India.
Summary
The Sugar Development Fund Act, 1982 was enacted to provide financial assistance to sugarcane growers, sugar mills, and other stakeholders in the sugar industry. The Act established a Sugar Development Fund, which is financed through a cess levied on sugar produced in the country. The fund is used for promoting research and development in the sugar industry, modernizing sugar mills, and promoting the adoption of new technologies. The Act also provides for the constitution of a Sugar Development Council, which is responsible for managing the Fund and advising the central government on matters related to the sugar industry.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Commencement | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Sugar Development Fund | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Application Of Fund | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Applications For Loans Or Grants | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Committee | Open |
| 7 | Section 7: Annual Report Of Activities Financed Under The Act | Open |
| 8 | Section 8: Power To Call For Reports And Returns | Open |
| 9 | Section 9: Power To Make Rules | Open |