The UTTAR PRADESH MILK ACT, 1976
uttarakhand · 1976
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Uttar Pradesh Milk Act, 1976
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Uttar Pradesh Milk Act, 1976, including authorized person, Board, dairy, Fund, and licence.
- S. 3Under notification no
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the composition of the Uttar Pradesh Milk Board, including ex-officio and nominated officials.
- S. 5The term of office of non-official members shall be three years from the date of notification of their appointment
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the functions of the Board to plan, control, develop, and regulate milk production and dairy industry in the state.
- S. 7Section 7 appoints a Milk Commissioner to perform duties and exercise powers under the Uttar Pradesh Milk Act.
- S. 8(1) The Milk Commissioner shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Board
- S. 9Establishes a fund for milk development, administered by the Board, funded by government cess, licensing fees, and grants.
- S. 10Section 10 mandates the Board to submit annual reports and audited accounts to the State Government and follow its policy directions.
- S. 11Section 11 regulates dairy and milk processing licenses, requiring permits for operations exceeding specified limits.
- S. 12Section 12 declares areas as reserved for milk supply, requiring dairies to buy milk at notified prices.
- S. 13Section 13 prohibits unauthorized collection and transport of milk from reserved areas without a license, except for personal consumption.
- S. 14Section 14 outlines the process for granting, renewing, and cancelling milk licenses under the Uttar Pradesh Milk Act, 1976.
- S. 15Section 15 allows the State Government to regulate or fix prices for milk and milk products, including their transport and export.
- S. 16Section 16 authorizes the State Government to levy a tax on milk and milk products, called "Milk Cess," up to 10% of their price.
- S. 17Section 17 mandates the State Government to transfer proceeds from the milk cess to the Uttar Pradesh Milk Development Fund at the start of each financial year.
- S. 18Section 18 of the Uttar Pradesh Milk Act, 1976, requires police to report offenses to the Board for sanction before courts can take action.
- S. 19No court inferior to that of a magistrate of the first class shall try an offence punishable under this Act
- S. 20Section 20 penalizes violations of the Uttar Pradesh Milk Act with fines up to ₹5,000, and additional daily fines for ongoing offenses.
- S. 21Section 21 holds company officers liable for offenses committed by the company, with specific conditions for individual accountability.
- S. 22Section 22 allows the Milk Commissioner to settle offenses under the Act by payment, except for non-compliance orders until they are met.
- S. 23Section 23 requires the Board's permissions and documents to be signed by the Chief Executive Officer or an authorized officer.
- S. 24Section 24 allows the licensing authority to inspect dairy premises and records to ensure compliance with the Act.
- S. 25Section 25 protects individuals from legal action for actions done in good faith under the Uttar Pradesh Milk Act.
- S. 26Section ensures Board's actions remain valid despite membership vacancies or constitutional defects.
- S. 27(1) The State Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act
- S. 28The Board can create regulations for the Board's procedures, employee duties, and committee functions, with State Government approval.