Bare Act
The Bihar State Mela Authority Act, 2008
General200829 sections
This Act establishes the Bihar State Mela Authority to regulate the management of fairs, or Melas, throughout the state. It applies to the Authority—a body composed of government officials and experts—and encompasses the administrative officers involved in oversight. The law serves the purpose of providing a centralized framework to systematically plan, organize, and administer these events. By focusing on revenue generation, visitor security, and infrastructure, the Act aims to ensure that Melas are conducted smoothly and effectively to benefit both organizers and the public who attend them.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definition
- 3. Constitution of authority
- 4. Powers and functions of the Chairman, and Vice-Chairman of the Authority
- 5. Removal of the members from their office
- 6. Secretary of the Authority
- 7. Meetings of the Committees
- 8. Powers and Functions of the Authority
- 9. Special Powers of the Mela Authority
- 10. Control and Guidance
- 11. Recommendation for taking action
- 12. Fund of Mela
- 13. Power to provide amenities and impose entry fee
- 14. Account of the Mela Fund
- 15. Menner of collection of Surcharges and entry fee
- 16. Constitution of Mela Fund
- 17. Use of Mela Fund
- 18. Preparation of Budget
- 19. Annual Report
- 20. Accounts and Audit of Accounts
- 21. Functions of the Authortiy
- 22. Delegation of Power
- 23. Authentication of orders
- 24. Protection of action taken in Good Faith
- 25. Supercession of the Authority
- 26. Power to make Rules
- 27. Power to make chulanom
- 28. Administrative Department of the Authority
- 29. Administrative arrangment of the authority
PDF: pending for this language.