The ASSAM HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES DEVELOPMENT FUND ACT, 2009 (SINGLE DOCUMENT)
assam · 2009
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Assam Health Infrastructure and Services Development Fund Act, 2009
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Assam Health Infrastructure and Services Development Fund Act, 2009.
- S. 3Section 3 imposes a cess on specified goods sold in Assam, with potential exemptions by the government.
- S. 4Section 4 allows the State Government to amend the schedule of the fund, but not to increase cigarette cess beyond five rupees per pack.
- S. 5Section 5 assigns administration of the Act's registration and cess collection to authorities under the Assam Value Added Tax Act, 2003.
- S. 6Section 6 makes provisions from the Assam Value Added Tax Act applicable to the cess under the Assam Health Infrastructure and Services Development Fund Act.
- S. 7Section establishes the Assam Health Infrastructure and Services Development Fund for the Act's purposes.
- S. 8Section 8 allocates proceeds from a cess to the Assam Health Infrastructure Fund for specified purposes after collection expenses.
- S. 9Section 9 allows the State Government to credit funds to the Assam Health Infrastructure and Services Development Fund via grants or loans.
- S. 10Section 10 allocates the Fund for developing health infrastructure, improving health services, and aiding physically challenged persons.
- S. 11Section mandates the State Government to maintain proper accounts and records of the fund as prescribed.
- S. 12Section 12 empowers the Assam State Government to manage the health infrastructure fund directly or via a notified agency.
- S. 13Section 13 allows the State Government to make rules for the Act's purposes, with immediate action possible if necessary.