Rubber Act,1947
Act No : 24
Section :
Functions of the Board.
8. Functions of the Board. (1) It shall be the duty of the Board to promote by such measures as it thinks fit the development of the rubber industry 4*. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Subs. by Act 54 of 1954, s. 7, for the former section. 2. Sub-section (1) omitted by s. 8, ibid. 3. The word "other" omitted by s. 8, ibid. 4. The words "so far as regards the production and marketing of rubber" omitted by s. 9, ibid. 55 (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provision, the measures referred to therein may provide for-- (a) undertaking, assisting or encouraging scientific, technological and economic research; (b) training students in improved methods of planting, cultivation, manuring and spraying; (c) the supply of technical advice to rubber growers; (d) improving the marketing of rubber; (e) the collection of statistics from owners of estates, dealers, and manufacturers ; 1*[(f) securing better working conditions and the provisions and improvement of amenities and incentives for workers; (g) carrying out any other duties which may be vasted in the Board under rules made under this Act.] (3) It shall also be the duty of the Board-- (a) to advise the Central Government on all matters relating to the development of the rubber industry, including the import and export of rubber ; (b) to advise the Central Government with regard to participation in any International Conference or scheme relating to rubber ; (c) to submit to the Central Government and such other authorities as may be prescribed half-yearly reports on its activities and the working of this Act; (d) to prepare and furnish such other reports relating to the rubber industry as may be required by the Central Government from time to time.
Read All Comments
