The Record of Jute Growers (Border Areas) Act, 1974

( ACT NO. LXXVI OF 1974 )

[ 29th November, 1974 ]
An Act to provide for the preparation of records of growers of jute and lands on which jute is grown by them within the border area.

 
 
 
WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the preparation of records of growers of jute and lands on which jute is grown by them within the border area for the purpose of ensuring more effective check on smuggling and for matters ancillary thereto;
 
 
 
 
It is hereby enacted as follows:-
 
 
 

CONTENTS

SECTIONS

1. Short title and commencement

2. Definitions

3. Preparation of record, etc.

4. Liability of growers of jute to submit names and other particulars

5. Prohibition to sell jute, etc.

6. Power of Government to prohibit transport, stock, etc. of jute

7. Prohibition of movement of jute into the border area

8. Inspection, etc.

9. Power to seize jute stock, etc.

10. False information

11. Penalty

12. Cognizance of offence

13. Indemnity

14. Effect of orders, etc., inconsistent with other enactments

14A. Power to make rules

15. Repeal and savings