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Act20
Enacted 2008

Bihar State Mela Authority Act, 2008

In force 29 sections Bihar

Act 20 of 2008

Preamble

diaCole [Bihar Act 20, 2008] THE BIHAR STATE MELA AUTHORITY ACT, 2008 AN ACT Preamble-To provide for the constitution of an Authority for the purpose of development, regulation and management of traditional Melas in the State of Bihar. A number of religious and cultural fairs are held every year in the State of Bihar where in along with local people thousands from within the country as well as from abroad participate. At Present, there is no authority in the State, Which can take necessary action for development, management and regulation of these traditional fairs. It has been felt by the State Government that an authority be constituted for development, regulation and management of traditional fairs of the State with participation of officials as well as non-official members. The enactment of the bill, for this purpose, is the main objective. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Bihar in the fiftyninth year of the Republic of India as follows :- CHAPTER I

Sections

Type to filter. 29 sections.

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2Definition-In this Act, unless there is something repugnant to the subject or context
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  7. 7Meetings of the Committees
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  17. 17Use of Mela Fund
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  20. 20Accounts and Audit of Accounts
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