Section 4 of The Tea Act, 1953 : Section 4: Establishment And Constitution Of The Tea Board

Explanation using Example

Imagine that the Indian government decides to revamp the tea industry and introduces new policies for its promotion and regulation. To implement these policies, the government refers to Section 4 of The Tea Act, 1953, which mandates the establishment of a Tea Board.

The Central Government issues a notification in the Official Gazette announcing the establishment of the Tea Board, which will oversee the tea industry's development. The Tea Board is set up as a corporate body, capable of owning property, entering contracts, and legally pursuing or being involved in lawsuits.

Subsequently, the government appoints a Chairman and various other members to the Board, ensuring representation from tea estate owners, workers, manufacturers, traders, consumers, members of Parliament, and state governments from tea-growing regions.

One practical scenario could be the appointment of a new member from the category of tea growers. This member is chosen for their extensive knowledge in sustainable tea farming practices. Their role on the Board will be to provide insights on how to improve tea cultivation to benefit the environment and enhance the quality of tea produced.

Moreover, an officer from the Central Government may attend the Tea Board meetings to provide input on government policies but does not have voting rights in the Board's decisions.