Duties of a factory owner

(1) Subject to the provisions of section 15, the owner of a sugar factory or a khandsari unit shall comply with the following conditions, as may be prescribed by the State Government from time to time:- (a) To start the crushing operation on the date notified by the State Government; (b) To supply sugarcane to the farmers in accordance with the rules; (c) To abide by the instructions issued by the Board in connection with the purchase of sugarcane.

(2) The owner shall ensure the following: (a) Purchase of sugarcane through co-operative societies or directly as per the licence; (b) Payment of the price of sugarcane through the society at the rates fixed by the Cane Commissioner or as decided under section 48; (c) Regulation of working hours and holidays; (d) Use of the licence only for the purposes specified therein; (e) Maintenance of records, accounts and registers as prescribed; and (f) Submission of returns as required.