Functions of the Board
4. The functions of the Board shall be-
(a) to manage, develop, expand and modernise-
(i) the newspapers owned by the Government;
(ii) the printing presses owned by the Government and used for the purposes of printing and publication of newspapers owned by the Government;
(iii) the printing presses vested in the Government under section 6;
(b) if so authorised by the Government, to enter into or make any contract, agreement or other arrangement relating to the newspapers and printing presses under its management;
(c) to purchase any plant, machinery, maintenance spares, raw materials and stores or any other goods necessary for the newspapers and printing presses under its management and to dispose of them;
(d) with the special sanction of the Government, to borrow or raise money on the security of any property under its management;
(e) to do such other acts and things as the Government may direct, or as may be necessary for the performance of the aforesaid functions.