The Kerala Dairy Farmers' Welfare Fund Act 2007
The Kerala Dairy Farmers' Welfare Fund Act 2007
This Act establishes the Kerala Dairy Farmers' Welfare Fund and a dedicated governing Board to provide financial security and social welfare benefits to small-scale cattle rearers across Kerala. It applies to dairy farmers who supply milk to registered co-operative societies, as well as milk co-operatives, regional unions, and marketing federations operating within the state. The legislation matters because it creates an essential safety net for livestock rearers by funding old-age pensions, family pensions, disability assistance, and subsidies for cattle feed and veterinary care. Financed through regular member contributions, dairy co-operative sales levies, and state grants, it safeguards rural livelihoods.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Dairy Farmers' Welfare Fund Scheme
- 4. Membership of the Fund
- 5. Cessation of membership in the Fund
- 6. Societies to maintain registers
- 7. Contribution to the Fund
- 8. Constitution of the Board
- 9. Term of office of the Directors
- 10. Removal of non-official Directors
- 11. Appointment of officers and staff
- 12. Determination of amount due
- 13. Collection of contribution
- 14. Action against Secretary of the Society/Chief Executive
- 15. Priority of payment of contribution over other debts
- 16. Directors of Board etc. to be Public Servants
- 17. Penalty
- 18. Enhanced punishment for the second or subsequent offence
- 19. Offences by societies
- 20. Protection of acts done in good faith
- 21. Directions by the Government
- 22. Power to supersede the Board
- 23. Audit of the Accounts of the Board
- 24. Annual Report and Audited Statement of Accounts
- 25. Bar of jurisdiction of Civil Courts
- 26. Power to make Rules
- 27. Repeal and saving
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