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The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act, 1996

The Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board Act, 1996

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This Act provides for the constitution of the Meghalaya Commercial Crops Development Board and the development of commercial crops across the state. It applies to the whole of Meghalaya and becomes effective upon a date specified by the State Government through notification in the Gazette. The law defines key entities such as the Board and its Chief Executive Officer, and categorizes specific crops—including potatoes, tapioca, rubber, tea, coffee, and cashew nuts—as "commercial crops" for the purpose of this legislation.

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  1. 1. Short title commencement and duration.
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Constitution of the Board
  4. 4. Membership in the Board
  5. 5. Appointment of Chief Executive Officer, Officers and Staff and conditions of service
  6. 6. Functions of the board
  7. 7. Funds maintenance and raising
  8. 8. Accounts and audit
  9. 9. Submission of Annual Reports
  10. 9A. The State Government to make subventions or advance loans to the Board
  11. 10. Financial
  12. 11. Direction by the State Government
  13. 12. Dissolution of the Board
  14. 13. Power to make rules
  15. 14. Power to make regulations

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