The Central Silk Board Act, 1948
An Act to provide for the development under Central control of the silk industry and for that purpose to establish a Central Silk Board.
Administered by. Ministry of Textiles · Other Acts of 1948
Preamble
THE CENTRAL SILK BOARD ACT, 1948
ACT NO. 61 OF 19481
[20 th September, 1948.] An Act to provide for the development under Central control of the 2* * * silk industry and for that purpose to establish a Central Silk Board.
WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the development under Central control of the 2* * * silk industry and for that purpose to establish a Central Silk Board;
It is hereby enacted as follows:--
What this Act covers
Central Silk Board Act, 1948
Key Provisions:
1. Establishment of Central Silk Board:
o The Act provides for the constitution of the Central Silk Board as a statutory body responsible for the development of the silk industry.
o The Board functions under the control of the Central Government.
2. Functions of the Board:
o Promote the development of the silk industry in India.
o Undertake and support research in sericulture and silk production.
o Improve the quality and productivity of silk.
o Assist in the development of silk markets and exports.
o Coordinate activities related to sericulture among different agencies and states.
3. Advisory Role:
o The Board advises the Central Government on matters relating to the silk industry and policies for its growth.
4. Research and Development:
o The Act enables the Board to establish and support research institutions, training centres, and programmes for technological advancement in silk production.
5. Financial Provisions:
o The Act provides for the constitution and management of funds required for carrying out the functions of the Board.
6. Rule-Making Powers:
o The Central Government is empowered to make rules for implementing the provisions of the Act.
Sections
Type to filter. 34 sections.
- 1Short title and extent
- 2Declaration as to expediency of Union control
- 3Definitions
- 4Constitution of the Board
- 4ADisqualification for being nominated or appointed as a member of Board
- 5Power of the Central Government in default of nominations
- 6Vice-Chairperson and Standing Committee
- 7Secretary of the Board
- 8Functions of the Board
- 8AConstitution of Central Silk-worm Seed Committee
- 8BPowers and functions of Committee
- 8CPower to notify kinds or varieties of silk-worm seeds
- 8DHybrid Authorisation Committee
- 8ERegistration Committee
- 8FConstitution of Seed Certification Agency
- 8GConstitution of Central Seed Testing Laboratories
- 8HAppointment of Seed Officers
- 8-IExport and Import of Silk-worm Seed
- 8JStatement by silk-worm seed producers
- 9Funds of the Board
- 10Imposition of cess on certain kinds of silk
- 11Control by the Central Government
- 12Accounts of the Board
- 12AAnnual report
- 13Power of Central Government to make rules
- 13APower to make regulations
- 13BLaying of rules, regulations and notifications
- 14Penalties
- 14APenalty for contravention of sections 8C and 8E
- 15Omitted
- 15AOmitted
- 16Bar of legal proceedings
- 16AEffect of Act and rules, etc., inconsistent with other enactments
- 17Omitted
Rules made under this Act
3 sets of Rules. India Code publishes Rules as a record and a document rather than as text, so these are indexed here and not reproduced. All Rules.
- Central Silk Board (Amendment) Rules, 20152015
- THE CENTRAL SILK BOARD SILK-WORM SEED REGULATIONS, 20102015
- GENERAL PROVIDENT FUND RULES, 19662000
Related Acts
- The Textiles Committee Act, 196331 sections
- The Sick Textile Undertakings (Nationalisation) Act, 197442 sections
- The National Company Limited (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 198035 sections
- The Jute Companies (Nationalisation) Act, 198033 sections
- The British India Corporation Limited (Acquisition of Shares) Act, 198121 sections
- The Handlooms (Reservation of Articles for Production) Act, 198519 sections
- The Swadeshi Cotton Mills Company Limited (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 198634 sections
- The Jute Packaging Materials (Compulsory Use in Packing Commodities) Act, 198717 sections
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