# The Assam Development Authority Act, 1964 (Single Document), Section 12

- Act: The Assam Development Authority Act, 1964 (Single Document) (Act 31 of 1964)
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No act or proceedings of the Advisory Council shall be deemed to be invalid by reason only of the existence of any vacancy in the Advisory Council or any defect in the appointment of a member thereof. CHAPTER - IV POWERS AND FONCTIONS OF THE AUTHORITY Functions of the 13. Authority. The functions of the Authority shall be any or all of the following :- (a) to promote and operate schemes for expansion of education ; (b) to promote and operate schemes for facility of travel and transportation of goods ; (c) to promote and operate schemes for harnessing natural resources and forest wealth ; (d) promote and operate schemes for expansion of agriculture through modern improved technique ; (e) to promote and operate schemes for expansion of veterinary and conservation of soil ; (f) to promote and operate schemes for the setting up of industries and generation of power; and (g) to promote and operate schemes for such other matters as may be prescribed. General powers 14. of the Authority. The Authority empowered to perform functions under this Act or the rules made thereunder may, from time to time, prepare such plans and schemes and undertake such preliminary investigation or other measures or do such other things as it may deem necessary not inconsistent with its functions for the purpose of developing the area within its jurisdiction. CHAPTER - V FUNCTIONS OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL Functions of the 15. Advisory Council. The functions of the Advisory Council shall be :- (a) to advise the Authority on matters referred to it for successful implementation of the plans and schemes of the Authority; (b) to secure the efficient discharge of the functions of the Authority ; (c) to do such other things as may be prescribed. CHAPTER - VI FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT OF THE AUTHORITY Development Fund.

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