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Bare Act

The Kerala Khadi Workers' Welfare Fund Act, 1989

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This Act establishes a welfare fund specifically for workers in the khadi industry within the state of Kerala. It applies to individuals employed by khadi institutions who are engaged in producing khadi or related processes. The law mandates the creation of a fund to provide financial security and welfare benefits to these workers. By pooling contributions and government grants, the scheme aims to support the livelihoods of khadi workers, ensuring they receive necessary assistance and financial backing for their families and employment.

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  1. 1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2. 2 Definitions .
  3. 3. 3. Khadi Workers' Welfare Fund Scheme .
  4. 4. Contribution to the Fund .
  5. 5. Modification of the scheme.
  6. 6. Constitution of Board.
  7. 7. Term of office of the Directors .
  8. 8. Removal of non-official Directors.
  9. 9. Appointment of Officers and Staff .
  10. 10. 10. Power of the Board to borrow .
  11. 11. 11. Determination of amount due.
  12. 12. 12. Mode of recovery of money due from Khadi Institutions .
  13. 13. Priority to payment of contribution over other debts .
  14. 14. Khadi Institution not to reduce wages etc.
  15. 15. Directors of Board etc., to be public servants.
  16. 16. 16. Penalty .
  17. 17. 17. Power to recover damages .
  18. 18. 18. Protection for acts done in good faith.
  19. 19. Directions by Government .
  20. 20. Power to order inquiry.
  21. 21. Power to supersede Board.
  22. 22. 22. Audit of accounts of the Board and appointment of auditors .
  23. 23. 23. Annual report and audited statement of accounts .
  24. 24. 24. Bar Jurisdiction of Civil courts .
  25. 25. 25. Special provisions for transfer of accumulation from Welfare Funds established by any Act or agreement .
  26. 26. 26. Power to make rules.
  27. 27. 27. Repeal .
  28. Schedule. SCHEDULE

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