The Kerala Bamboo, Kattuvalli and Pandanus Leaf Workers' Welfare Fund Act, 1998

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This Act establishes a dedicated welfare fund to support and protect workers specifically within the bamboo, kattuvalli, and pandanus leaf industries in Kerala. By creating this financial safety net, the legislation ensures that employed and self-employed individuals in these traditional sectors receive necessary financial relief and monthly pension payments. The government aims to improve the quality of life and social security for this specific labor force, ensuring that those who contribute significantly to the local economy are covered by state-regulated benefits established under this framework.

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0. Preamble
1. Short title, extent and commencement
2. Definitions
3. Bamboo, Kattuvalli and Pandanus Leaf Workers’ Welfare Fund
4. Contribution to the Fund
5. Modification of the Scheme
6. Constitution of the Board
7. Term of office of the Directors
8. Removal of non-official Directors
9. Appointment of officers and staff
10. Power of the Board to borrow
11. Determination of amount due
12. Provisional assessment and collection of contribution
13. Mode of recovery of money due from members, employers, dealers and producers of bamboo, kattuvalli or pandanus leaf prioducts
14. Priority of payment of contribution over other debts
15. Employer not to reduce wages etc
16. Directors of Board etc. to be public servants
17. Penalty
19. Power to recover damages
20. Protection of action taken in good faith
21. Directions by the Government
22. Power to order inquiry
23. Power to supersede Board
24. Audit of accounts of the Board and appointment and remuneration of Auditors
25. Annual report and audited statement of accounts
26. Bar of jurisdiction of civil courts
27. Special provisions for transfer of accumulation from existing Welafare Funds
28. Power to make rules
29. Repeal and saving
Schedule. Schedule [See Section 3(5)]

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