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section 20

Powers and functions of the Commission

The Punjab Contract Farming Act, 2013
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  1. (1) It shall be the duty of the Commission to ensure proper implementation of this Act and to make suggestions to the State Government for promotion and better performance of contract farming. For this purpose, the Commission may,-
    • (a) entertain and dispose of appeal under section 24;
    • (b) take suo-moto notice of failure to perform as per agreement and refer such cases for decision to the Collector concerned or pass such order itself, as may be appropriate;
    • (c) carry out inspections of offices entrusted with the task of contract farming and also the office of the Collector;
    • (d) recommend Departmental action against any officer or employee of the State Government who has failed in due discharge of functions cast upon him under this Act;
    • (e) recommend changes in procedures for contract farming which will make the subject more transparent, easier and successful: Provided that before making such a recommendation, the Commission shall consult the Administrative Secretary in-charge of the department concerned to whom the matter relates;
    • (f) recommend additional crops to be notified for contract farming under section 23 and may also suggest modifications in the notifications already issued for better implementation of this Act; and
    • (g) issue general instructions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act for the guidance of officers and the Collector related to it.
  2. (2) Where the Commission is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to inquire into a matter arising out of the provisions of this Act, it may, suo-moto, initiate an inquiry in respect thereof.
  3. (3) The Commission shall, while inquiring into any matter under this section, have the same powers as are vested in a Civil Court while trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, in respect of the following matters, namely:-
    • (a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of persons, compelling them to give oral or written evidence on oath and producing documents or things;
    • (b) requiring the discovery and inspection of documents;
    • (c) receiving evidence on affidavits;
    • (d) requisitioning any public records or copies thereof from any court or office;
    • (e) issuing summons for examination of witnesses or documents; and
    • (f) any other matter which may be prescribed.
  4. (4) Every year, the Commission shall also prepare:-
    • (a) a general report covering all the activities of the Commission in the previous year;
    • (b) programmes of work;
    • (c) the annual accounts for the previous year; and
    • (d) the budget for the coming year;
  5. (5) The Commission shall forward the general report and the programmes to the State Government and shall publish it.
  6. (6) The Commission shall approve its financial expenditure for the contract farming in the State as well as day to day activities of the Commission and report to the State Government.
  7. (7) The Member Secretary under the control of Chief Commissioner shall have administrative control over the officers and other employees of the Commission.

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