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(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act with effect from such date as the State Government may by notification appoint, all the powers and functions of the municipal authorities under this Act may be exercised and performed by a Board to be known as the Asansol Municipal Board until the municipal authorities commence to exercise their respective powers and perform their respective functions under this Act. (2) The members of the Board shall consist of all the Commis- sioners.elected to the municipality within the limits of Asansol and such other persons from any area or areas within the limits of Asansol but not included within such municipality as the State Government may nominate. (3) The State Government may appoint one of the members of the Board to be the Chairman of the Board. (4) The Chairman of the Board or, in his absence, such other member of the Board as may be appointed by the State Government shall preside at the meetings of the Board. (5) Twenty-five per cent of the members of the Board shall be a quorum for a meeting of the Board. (6) No act or proceeding of the Board shall be invalid or called in question by reason of the existence of any vacancy, initial or subsequent, in the Board. Transitory provisions. 501 The Asansol Municipal Corporation Act, 1990. [West Ben. Act (Schedule I.) SCHEDULE I Boundaries of the Asansol Municipal Corporation [See section 2(A1)] The city of Asansol within the meaning of sub-section (Al) of section 2 of this Act constituting the territorial jurisdiction of the Asansol Municipal Corporation shall comprise the area of Asanso, Municipality as constituted under Bengal Municipal Act, 1932 and other areas added thereto surrounded by the following boundaries, viz.— North: Mouza—Gopalpur, Sarakdihi, Nadiha, Palasdiha, Bansarakdih, Barpukuria, Garparia. Kalla, Kankhaya. South: Mouza—Dihika, Shyamdihi, Hirapur, Kalajharia, Kotaldihi, Damra. East: Mouza—Kankhaya, Nichinta, Chakkeshabganj, Kalipahari, Ghusik, Damra. West: Mouza—Hatgaru , Borachak, Fatehpur, Bartoria, Baradighari, Purusottampur, Quilapur 502 The Asansol Municipal Corporation Act, 1990. XXXI of 1990.] (Schedule II.) SCHEDULE II Purpose for which premises may not be used without a licence or written permission [See section 208(1)] Aerated waters—Manufacturing. Asafoetide—Storing. Aloe fibre and yarn—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any porcess whatsoever. Ammunition—Storing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatsoever. Arecanuts—Soaking of. Articles made of flour—Baking, preparing, keeping or storing for human consumption (for other than domestic use). Ashes—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever, dumping or shifting. Bakelite goods—Manufacturing or processing. Bamboos—Storing for sale, hire or manufacture. Bidi leaves—Storing or processing. Biscuits—Baking, preparing, keeping or storing for human consumption (for other than domestic use). Blasting powder—Storing. Blood—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Bones—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Bread—Baking, preparing, keeping or storing for human consumption (for other than domestic use). Bricks—Manufacturing. Camphor—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever or boiling. Candles—Packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Carbide of calcium—Storing. Cardboard—Storing. Carpets—Manufacturing. Cashewnuts—Storing, packing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Catgut—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Celluloid goods—Storing. Cement—Packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Charcoal—Dumping, shifting, selling or storing. 503 The Asansol Municipal Corporation Act, 1990. [West Ben. Act (Schedule II.) Chemical preparations—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Chillies—Grinding by machinery. Chillies (dried)—Selling wholesale or storing for wholesale trade. Chlorate mixture—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Cinders—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever, dumping or shifting. Cinematograph films—Shooting of, treating or processing. Cloths—Dyeing, bleaching, mercerising or storing. Coal—Dumping, shifting, selling or storing. Cocoanut fibre—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Cocoanut husks and cadjan leaves—Soaking of. Cocoanut shell—Storing. Coir yarn—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Coke—Storing. Combustible material—Storing. Combustibles—Baking, preparing, keeping or storing for human consumption (for other than domestic use). Compound gases (viz. oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon di-oxide, sulphur, chlorine, acetylene, etc.)—Storing. Copra—Preparing or storing or selling wholesale. Cotton of all kinds, cotton refuse, cotton seed—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Cow-dung cakes—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Detonators—Storing. Dry leaves—Storing. Dyes-Packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Dynamite—Storing. Explosive—Storing. Explosive paints (viz., nitro-cellulose, lacquer, enamel, etc.)—Storing. Fibre—Selling or storing. Fat—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever Felt—Storing. 504 The Asansol Municipal Corporation Act, 1990. KXXI of 1990.] (Schedule IL) :ins—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. 7irewood—Selling or storing. 7ireworks—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. ish—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. :ish oil—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. :lax—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. leshing—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. :lour—Packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. uel—Using for any industrial purpose. :ulminate of mercury—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. urniture—Making or storing for sale. Sas—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. 3elatine—S wring. 3hee--Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Sold—Refining. 3rain—Selling wholesale or storing for wholesale trade. 3ram—Husking by machinery. 3rass—Storing. 3roundnut—Selling wholesale or storing for wholesale trade. Sun cotton—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Sunny-bag—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. 3unpowder—S toring, packing, pressing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Jair—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever, dyeing or drying. -lay—Selling or storing. -Temp—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Hessian cloth—Storing. Aides—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Aoofs—S toring, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Horns—Storing, packing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. [ce—Manufacturing. [ncense—Storing. faggery—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever or selling wholesale. 505 The Asansol Municipal Corporation Act, 1990. [West Ben. Ac (Schedule II.) Jute—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever Kakhi—Preparing. Lac—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever Lead—Melting. Leather—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any proces whatever. Lime—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever Limeshells—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any proces whatever. Manure—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any proces whatever. Machinery—Using or any industrial purpose. Matches—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any proces whatever. Meat—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever Metals (including preciOus metal)—Beating, breaking, hammering, casting, etc. Methylated spirit or denatured spirit—Storing. Nitro-compound—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by an; process whatever. Nitro-mixture—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any proces; whatever. Offal—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever Oil—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatevei or boiling. Oilseeds—Storing. Paddy—Boiling or husking by machinery. Paints—Manufacturing or storing. Paper—Packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Petroleum products—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Phosphorus—Storing. Pitch—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever Plastic or plastic goods—Manufacturing or storing. Plywood—Storing. Pottery—Packing, processing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Polythene—Manufacturing or storing. Radio—Manufacturing, assembling, servicing and repairing. Resin (including rosin)—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. 506 The Asansol Municipal Corporation Act, 1990. XXXI of 1990.] (Schedule II.) Rugs—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Sago—Manufacturing or distilling. Saltpetre—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Seekai—Powdering by machinery. Shellac—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Silk—Packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Sisal fibre—Storing. Skins—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Soap—Packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Spirits—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Straw—Selling or storing. Sugar—Packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Sugar-candy—Packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Sulphur—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever or melting. Surki—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. Sweet-meats—Baking, preparing, keeping or storing for human consumption (for other than domestic use). Fallow—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever or melting. Ir—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. 'arpauline—Storing. latching materials—Selling or storing. Thinner—Storing. Iles—Manufacturing. Timber—Selling or storing. 'obacco (including snuff, cigars, cigarettes and bidies)—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. 'urpentine—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever. rarnish—Manufacturing or storing. Vool—Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing or manufacturing by any process whatever, dyeing or drying. 'am—Dyeing or bleaching. lanufacturing articles from which offensive or unwholesome smells, fumes, dust o• noise-a; . 507 The Asansol Municipal Corporation Act, 1990. [West Ben. Act (Schedule III.) In general, any purpose or the doing in the course of any industrial process anything whict in the opinion of the Board of Commissioners is likely to be dangerous to human life or healt1 or property or is likely to create or cause or nuisance: Provided that no licence shall be required for the storage only of any of the articles mentionec in this Schedule for domestic use and limited to such quantities as may from time to time be fixec by the Board of Commissioners. SCHEDULE III Profession, Trade and Calling and Rate of Annual Tax thereon [See section 123(1)] Serial Profession, trade and calling Rate of annual tax No. not to exceed Class I