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The 1[Karnataka] Famine Relief Fund Act, 1963

The 1[Karnataka] Famine Relief Fund Act, 1963

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The Karnataka Famine Relief Fund Act, 1963 establishes a dedicated state fund to finance emergency relief during famines, droughts, floods, fires, and other natural disasters across Karnataka. The law regulates how money and securities transferred from predecessor states and government contributions are pooled, invested, and maintained. It requires the state government to maintain a minimum fund balance of sixty lakh rupees, topping up any shortfall from the state's main revenues. This law matters because it guarantees ready financial resources to assist affected citizens, aid farmers with loans, and fund preventive infrastructure like minor irrigation works during disaster crises.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Adapted by the Karnataka Adaptations of Laws Order, 1973 w.e.f. 1.11.1973.
  3. 2. Definitions.
  4. 3. Establishment of the
  5. 4. Purpose for which the Fund may be utilised.
  6. 5. Investment and re-investment of amounts not required.
  7. 6. Accounts of the Fund and making up of the deficiency in the Fund.
  8. 7. Power to make rules.

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