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The Madhya Pradesh Famine Relief Fund Act, 1937

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This Act establishes the Famine Relief Fund for the State of Madhya Pradesh to provide financial assistance during famine and natural calamities. The Fund, managed by the State Government, must contain at least 75 lakhs of rupees. It funds famine relief and, when excess, drought/flood prevention and loans to cultivators. The Fund is invested in Central Government securities, with deficiencies made up from state revenues. This provides resources to respond to emergency situations related to food shortages and natural disasters.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2. Definition.
  3. 3. Establishment of [Madhya Pradesh] Famine Relief Fund.
  4. 4. Investment in the securities of the Central Governmt.
  5. 5. Purposes for which the fund may be utilized.
  6. 6. Investment and re-investment of amounts not required.
  7. 7. Accounts of the Fund and making up of the deficiency in the Fund.

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