{"id":4218,"date":"2025-01-10T09:50:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T04:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianlawsociety.com\/?p=4218"},"modified":"2025-01-12T15:32:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T10:02:56","slug":"the-coconut-development-board-act-1979","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karma.law\/insights\/law-library\/the-coconut-development-board-act-1979\/","title":{"rendered":"The Coconut Development Board Act, 1979"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button cs-button-animated\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiacode.nic.in\/handle\/123456789\/1745?view_type=browse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span><span>Download Act<\/span><span>Download Act<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">1. Act Background and Ministry:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Background:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The Coconut Development Board Act, 1979, was enacted to provide for the establishment of a board for the integrated development of the coconut industry. It reflects the government&#8217;s commitment to promoting the coconut sector, which is vital for many coastal states in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Ministry:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The Act is primarily administered by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">2. Enactment Date, Number of Chapters, Number of Sections:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Enactment Date:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The Act was enacted on March 17, 1979.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Number of Chapters:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The Act is divided into five chapters.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Number of Sections:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The Act contains 24 sections.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">3. Act Governed By:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Act is primarily governed by the Central Government, which has the power to establish the Coconut Development Board, appoint its members, and make rules for carrying out the purposes of the Act. The Board is responsible for implementing the provisions of the Act.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">4. On Whom It Is Applicable:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Act applies to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Coconut Growers:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Individuals or entities engaged in the cultivation of coconut.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Coconut Industry:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Industries involved in the processing, marketing, and export of coconut products.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Coconut Development Board:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The board established under the Act.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Members of the Board:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Individuals appointed to the Board.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Officers and Employees:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Individuals employed by the Board.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">5. Penalties\/Punishments:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Act does not specify any direct penalties or punishments for contravention of its provisions. However, it empowers the Board to make regulations, which may include penalties for non-compliance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">6. Important Pointers:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Establishment of the Board:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The Act establishes the Coconut Development Board as a body corporate.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Composition of the Board:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The Board consists of a non-executive Chairman, a Chief Executive Officer, and representatives from various government departments, agricultural research institutions, and coconut-growing states.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Functions of the Board:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The Board&#8217;s functions include promoting the development of the coconut industry, improving cultivation practices, providing financial assistance, and promoting research and development.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Grants and Loans:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The Central Government may provide grants and loans to the Board for its functions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Coconut Development Fund:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The Act establishes a Coconut Development Fund to which all money received by the Board is credited.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Power to Make Rules:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The Central Government has the power to make rules for carrying out the purposes of the Act.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Power to Make Regulations:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The Board has the power to make regulations for the efficient conduct of its affairs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Accounts and Audit:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The Board is required to maintain accounts and have them audited by the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Control by Central Government:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The Central Government has the power to issue directions to the Board.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Annual Report:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The Board is required to submit an annual report to the Central Government.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">7. 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