Unpaid accumulations and claims thereto

(1) All unpaid accumulations shall be deemed to be abandoned property. (2) Any unpaid accumulations paid to the Board in accordance with the provisions of Section 10 shall, on such payment, discharge an employer of the liability to make payment to an employee in respect whereof the unpaid accumulations have been paid to the Board, to the extent of the payment made to the Board. (1) Any person who wilfully obstructs an Inspector in the exercise of any power conferred on him by or under this Act or fails to produce on demand in writing by an Inspector any register, record or other document in his custody which may be required by such Inspector for the purpose of this Act, shall, on conviction, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees or with both. (1) If the State Government is satisfied that the Board had made default in performing any duties imposed on it by or under this Act or has abused its power or has failed to comply with any direction given by the State Government under Section 23, the State Government may by notification supersede the Board and may reconstitute it in the manner prescribed, for constitution of the Board: Provided that before issuing the notification under this sub-section, the State Government shall give a reasonable opportunity to the Board to show cause why it should not be superseded and shall consider the explanation and objections, if any, submitted by the Board. (2) After the supersession of the Board and until it is reconstituted the powers, duties and functions of the Board under this Act shall be exercised or performed by the State Government or by such officer or officers as the State Government may appoint for this purpose. (1) Direct recruitment by selection to the service shall be held at such intervals as the Welfare commissioner may in consultation with the Board, from time-to time determine. (2) For purposes of selection under, sub-rule (1) names of persons having prescribed qualifications shall be obtained form the Employment Exchange. (3) For Selection of candidates for service shall be made by the Welfare Commissioner or other officer or Selection committee as may be determined by the board, after interviewing them; Provided that a written test may also be held before interview to ascertain the candidates writing or typing capabilities.