The Andhra Pradesh Millets Board Act, 2019.
andhra-pradesh · 2020
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- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Andhra Pradesh Millets Board Act, 2019, including "Board," "dealer," and "millets."
- S. 3Section 3 establishes the Andhra Pradesh Millets Board, its powers, and its membership structure.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the Board's duties to promote and develop the millet crop and industry in Andhra Pradesh.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Managing Director and other staff of the Andhra Pradesh Millets Board.
- S. 6Section 6 allows the Board to form committees and co-opt non-members who can attend but not vote.
- S. 7Section 7 sets the salary, allowances, and service conditions for the Chairman and Board members, determined by the Government.
- S. 8Section 8 allows a member to resign from the Andhra Pradesh Millets Board by giving written notice to the Government.
- S. 9Section 9 allows the government to dissolve the Board for specified reasons and details the consequences of dissolution.
- S. 10Section 10 allows the Board to levy fees for services and receive government grants or loans for Act purposes.
- S. 11Section 11 establishes the Millets Development Fund to be funded by fees, government grants, and donations, used for millet development, Board expenses, and loan repayment.
- S. 12Section 12 authorizes the Board to borrow funds for its functions, with government approval and potential government guarantee.
- S. 13The section allows the Board to write off irrecoverable losses or debts with government approval, except for small amounts.
- S. 14Section 14 mandates the Board to prepare and submit its budget for the next financial year to the Government.
- S. 15Section mandates the Andhra Pradesh Millets Board to prepare and submit an annual report detailing its activities to the Government.
- S. 16Section 16 mandates the Andhra Pradesh Millets Board to maintain and audit accounts, with the state audit department having full access and authority for audits.
- S. 17Section 17 mandates the Board to follow government directives and implement orders designating millet zones and restricting water-intensive crop cultivation.
- S. 18Section 18 mandates the Board to submit returns, reports, and activity programs to the Government and Legislature on millets promotion.
- S. 19Section 19 penalizes obstructing Board officers and failing to produce records, with imprisonment or fines.
- S. 20Section 20 requires government approval before prosecuting any offenses under the Andhra Pradesh Millets Board Act, 2019.
- S. 21Section 21 allows the Board to delegate its powers and functions, except for the power under section 26, to the Chairman, members, or officers.
- S. 22Section 22 deems Board members, officers, and employees as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 23Section 23 protects actions taken in good faith by the Board or its members from legal proceedings.
- S. 24Section 24 authorizes the Board's Managing Director to inspect or inquire on any land or premises for Act purposes, except dwellings without prior consent.
- S. 25Section 25 empowers the government to create rules to implement the Andhra Pradesh Millets Board Act, 2019.
- S. 26Power to make regulations 3 THE ANDHRA PRADESH MILLETS BOARD ACT, 2020 ACT No