The Textiles Committee Act, 1963
An Act to provide for the establishment of a Committee for ensuring the quality of textiles and textile machinery and for matters connected therewith.
Administered by. Ministry of Textiles · Other Acts of 1963
Preamble
THE TEXTILES COMMITTEE ACT, 1963
ACT NO. 41 OF 1963
[3rd December, 1963.] An Act to provide for the establishment of a Committee for ensuring the quality of textiles and textile machinery and for matters connected therewith.
BE it enacted by Parliament in the Fourteenth Year of the Republic of India as follows:--
What this Act covers
Summary of the Textiles Committee Act, 1963
Objectives of the Act
• To establish the Textiles Committee as a statutory body.
• To ensure the quality and standardization of textiles and textile machinery.
• To promote the development and competitiveness of the textile industry.
• To protect consumer interests and enhance the reputation of Indian textile products in domestic and international markets.
Key Provisions
• Establishment of the Textiles Committee: The Act provides for the constitution, composition, powers, and functions of the Textiles Committee under the Central Government.
• Quality Control and Testing: The Committee is empowered to inspect, test, and evaluate textiles and textile machinery to ensure compliance with prescribed quality standards.
• Standards and Certification: The Committee may recommend standards, conduct quality assurance programmes, and issue certifications where required.
• Research and Development: The Committee undertakes research, surveys, training, and technical assistance to improve manufacturing practices, product quality, and efficiency in the textile sector.
• Levy of Cess: The Act authorizes the levy and collection of a cess on textiles and textile machinery to finance the Committee's activities.
• Rule-making Power: The Central Government may make rules for carrying out the provisions of the Act, while the Committee may make regulations with the prior approval of the Central Government.
Sections
Type to filter. 31 sections.
- 1Short title, extent and commencement
- 2Definitions
- 2AConstruction of references to any law not in force, or any functionary not in existence, in the State of Jammu and Kashmir
- 3Establishment of Textiles Committee
- 4Functions of the Committee
- 5Powers of the Committee
- 5AImposition of cess on textiles and textile machinery manufactured in India
- 5BConstitution of Tribunal
- 5CHearing of appeals by Tribunal
- 5DRecovery of duty of excise
- 5EPower to exempt
- 5FPayment of proceeds of cess to the Committee
- 6Grants by Central Government to the Committee
- 7Constitution of Fund
- 8Standing or ad hoc Committee
- 9Officers and other employees of the Committee
- 10Transfer of service of existing employees to the Committee
- 11Inspection
- 12Levy of fees for inspection and examination
- 13Accounts and audit
- 14Delegation of powers and duties
- 15Acts or proceedings of Committee not to be invalidated
- 16Officers and employees of the Committee to be public servants
- 17Power to prohibit exports and internal marketing of textiles and textile machinery
- 18Offences by companies
- 19Procedure for prosecution
- 20Jurisdiction of courts
- 21Protection of action taken under the Act
- 22Power to make rules
- 23Power to make regulations
- 24Repeal and Saving
Amending Acts
1 Act amending this enactment, passed by Parliament of India. The text above is the consolidated text as published.
- The Textiles Committee(Amendment) Act, 197341 of 1973
Rules made under this Act
8 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.
- 2 Textiles Committee's Employees’ (Conduct, Discipline & Appeal) Regulations, 19981998
- Textiles Committee (Pension and General Provident Fund) Regulations, 19851985
- Textiles Committee (Cess) Rules, 19751975
- 1 Textiles Committee’s Employees' (Conditions of Service) Regulations, 19711971
- Textiles Committee (Recruitment) Regulations, 19681970
- Textiles Committee's Employees' (Seniority) Regulations, 19681970
- Textiles Committee's Employees (Medical Benefits) Regulations, 19681969
- Textiles Committee rules 19651965
Related Acts
- The Sick Textile Undertakings (Nationalisation) Act, 197442 sections
- The Central Silk Board Act, 194834 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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