The Andhra Pradesh Pulses Board Act, 2020
The Andhra Pradesh Pulses Board Act, 2020
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The Andhra Pradesh Pulses Board Act, 2020 establishes a dedicated state board to promote, regulate, and boost the production, processing, and trade of pulses in Andhra Pradesh. The legislation applies to pulse farmers, traders, dealers, processors, and manufacturers operating within the state. It empowers the board to levy administrative fees, manage a dedicated Pulses Development Fund, borrow capital, and implement agricultural welfare initiatives. By creating a structured administrative body for pulse crop management, the law aims to stabilize pulse markets, support farmers with better infrastructure, and enhance the overall agricultural economy across the region.
Chapter I PRELIMINARY →
Chapter II THE PULSES BOARD →
- 3Establishment and constitution of the Board
- 4The chairman shall preside over the meetings of the Board.
- 5Officers of the Board and other staff
- 6Committees of the Board
- 7Salary and allowances and the conditions of service of Chairman and allowances of members
- 8Resignation of Members
- 9Dissolution of the Board
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
- 21Delegation
- 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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