Powers and functions of the Zonal Committee

(1) The functions of the Zonal Committee shall be to: - (a) consider the Programme of development of Oil Cultivation in the Factory Zone; (b) deliberate on the problems faced by the factory or the growers in cultivation and transport of Oil Palm; (c) devise plans for removal of such problems with the funds as may be available with the Committee and to recommend to the Government such action as is necessary for solving the problems; (d) recommend to the local bodies; Public Works Department of the Government for proper improvement and upkeep of roads leading to the Factory Zone from the cultivating centers including feeder roads; (e) take steps for prevention and control of Oil Palm diseases and pests affecting Oil Palm and render all possible help for the development of Oil Palm cultivation; (f) draw up, plans for training of the cultivators and for extension work in respect of Oil Palm with the funds as may be available with the Committee; (g) consider complaints of the grower regarding transportation, purchase of Oil Palm FFB and payment of price by the factory to the Oil Palm cultivators; and (h) administer the funds as may be available. (2) The Government or the Oil Palm Commissioner may call a joint meeting of the Chairman and Members of all the Zonal Committees for deliberating on the issues common to all the Factory Zones.