Functions of the Council

(a) to consider and approve the programme of development for the zone; (b) to devise ways and means for the execution of the development programmes; (c) to take necessary steps for the development of cane and other agricultural work; (d) to check pests and diseases. The Cane Commissioner, if he is satisfied that it is necessary so to do for the purpose of ensuring that sugarcane is supplied to the factories in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder, may by order— (a) prohibit or restrict the supply of sugarcane in any area to any person other than the factory or its agent or other person as may be specified in the order; (b) prohibit or restrict the purchase of sugarcane in any area by any person other than the factory or its agent or other person as may be specified in the order; (c) restrict or regulate the movement of sugarcane in any area; (d) direct that the supply and purchase of sugarcane in any area shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder.