The Andhra Pradesh Pulses Board Act, 2019
The Andhra Pradesh Pulses Board Act, 2019
The Andhra Pradesh Pulses Board Act, 2019 establishes a specialized state authority dedicated to promoting and regulating the pulse crop sector across Andhra Pradesh. It applies to pulse farmers, traders, processors, dealers, and manufacturers operating within the state. The legislation empowers the newly formed board to manage agricultural initiatives, collect service fees, borrow funds, and establish a dedicated Pulses Development Fund. By standardizing administrative functions, financial reporting, and sectoral development, this law aims to boost pulse production, improve market efficiency, safeguard rural livelihoods, and enhance agricultural sustainability for local farming communities.
Chapter I PRELIMINARY →
Chapter II THE PULSES BOARD →
- 3Establishment and constitution of the Board
- 4The Chairman shall preside over the meetings of the Board.
- 6Committees of the Board
- 7Salary and allowances and the conditions of service of Chairman and allowances of members
- 8Resignation of Members
- 9A member may resign from his office by giving notice thereof in writing to the Government and on such resignation being accepted, he shall be deemed to have vacated his office.
Chapter III FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT →
Chapter IV CONTROL BY STATE GOVERNMENT →
Chapter V MISCELLANEOUS →
- 19Penalties for obstructing an officer or member of the Board in discharge of his duties and for failure to produce books and records, etc.
- 20Previous sanction of the Government
- 21No prosecution for any offence punishable under this Act shall be instituted except with the previous sanction of the Government.
- 22Members, officers and employees of the Board to be public servants
- 23Protection of action taken in good faith
- 24Power to Inspection or inquiry
- 25Power to make rules
- 26Power to make regulations
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