Section38B
The Coffee Act, 1942

Powers to seize coffee withheld from inclusion in surplus pool

In force From 02 Mar 1942 Act 7 of 1942 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 7 of 1942 Ministry Commerce and Industry Enacted 02 Mar 1942 In force 02 Mar 1942

Section 38B of the Coffee Act, 1942 deals with powers to seize coffee withheld from inclusion in surplus pool. If the Board is satisfied that any coffee which is required under the provisions of section 25 to be delivered for inclusion in the surplus pool is being or is likely to be disposed of otherwise than by such delivery, the Board may order the seizure of such coffee, and may authorise an officer of th The Act came into force on 02 Mar 1942.

1[38B. Powers to seize coffee withheld from inclusion in surplus pool.-- If the Board is satisfied that any coffee which is required under the provisions of section 25 to be delivered for inclusion in the surplus pool is being or is likely to be disposed of otherwise than by such delivery, the Board may order the seizure of such coffee, and may authorise an officer of the Board to effect seizure thereof for delivery for inclusion in the surplus pool, and such authorisation shall be sufficient warrant for such officer to take all steps necessary to secure possession of the coffee.]

Section 38B, The Coffee Act, 1942 (Act 7 of 1942).

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Questions about Section 38B

What does Section 38B of the Coffee Act deal with?

Section 38B of the Coffee Act is headed "Powers to seize coffee withheld from inclusion in surplus pool". [38B. Powers to seize coffee withheld from inclusion in surplus pool.-- If the Board is satisfied that any coffee which is required under the provisions of section 25 to be delivered for inclusion in the surplus pool is being or is likely to be disposed of otherwise than by such delivery, the Board

How do I find court cases under Section 38B of the Coffee Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Coffee Act 1942 38B, section 38B Coffee Act 1942, section 38B of the Coffee Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 38B of the Coffee Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 25 (Surplus coffee and surplus pool), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 38B of the Coffee Act come into force?

Section 38B of the Coffee Act, cited as Coffee Act 1942 38B, came into force on 02 Mar 1942, having been enacted on 02 Mar 1942. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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