The West Bengal Molasses Control Act, 1949
west-bengal · 1949
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the West Molasses Control Act, 1949
- S. 2Defines "molasses" and "notified order" for the West Bengal Molasses Control Act, 1949.
- S. 3Section 3 empowers the West Bengal government to regulate and control molasses production, supply, distribution, and trade to ensure fair prices and equitable availability.
- S. 4Section 4 preserves and continues the validity of previous orders and licenses under the West Bengal Molasses Control Act.
- S. 5Section 5 ensures that orders under section 3 override conflicting provisions in other laws.
- S. 6Section 6 penalizes violations of molasses control orders with imprisonment, fine, both, or property forfeiture.
- S. 7Section 7 penalizes attempts or assistance in violating orders made under section 3 of the West Bengal Molasses Control Act, 1949.
- S. 8Section 8 holds company directors or officers liable for violations unless they prove lack of knowledge or due diligence.
- S. 9Section 9 specifies that only a written report from a public servant can initiate prosecution for offenses under the Act.
- S. 10Section 10 protects individuals and the Crown from legal actions for actions taken in good faith under the Act's orders.
- S. 1948Cognizance of offences