Power of State Government to issue directions

(1) The State Government may, for the purpose of enabling the manufacturer to obtain specified forest produce, issue directions from time to time to the agents or officers authorised in this behalf. (2) Every manufacturer who is registered in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (1) shall be entitled to obtain such quantity of specified forest produce as may be determined by the State Government or by an officer authorised in this behalf. (3) Upon the receipt of an application from a manufacturer, the State Government or the authorised officer may, after holding such enquiry as it may deem fit, permit the manufacturer to procure specified forest produce from such units and in such quantity as may be specified in the permit. (ka) The manufacturer shall pay the price of the specified forest produce as fixed by the State Government, and shall comply with the conditions laid down in the permit. (kha) The manufacturer shall submit such returns as may be required and perform such acts as may be necessary for the purpose of this Act. (4) The State Government may by notification further specify the terms and conditions.