{"id":4991,"date":"2025-01-10T16:04:45","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T10:34:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianlawsociety.com\/?p=4991"},"modified":"2025-01-12T15:16:28","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T09:46:28","slug":"the-textiles-committee-act-1963","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karma.law\/insights\/law-library\/the-textiles-committee-act-1963\/","title":{"rendered":"The Textiles Committee Act, 1963"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Ministry of Textiles<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n

The Textiles Committee Act, 1963, was enacted to establish a Textiles Committee responsible for ensuring the quality of textiles and textile machinery in India. Recognizing the significance of the textile industry for the national economy, the Act aimed to create a dedicated body to oversee quality control measures, promote exports, and facilitate the development of the textile sector. This Act falls under the Ministry of Textiles.<\/span><\/p>\n

Enactment Date, Number of Chapters, Number of Sections:<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Act was enacted on December 3, 1963, and came into force on August 22, 1964. It consists of 24 sections and is not formally divided into chapters.<\/span><\/p>\n

Act Governed By:<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Textiles Committee is governed by its members, including a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson (ex-officio Textile Commissioner), and other members appointed by the Central Government. The Central Government has overarching control, with the power to make rules, issue directions, and provide grants.<\/span><\/p>\n

On Whom It Is Applicable:<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Act applies to all individuals and entities involved in the textile industry, including manufacturers of textiles and textile machinery, dealers, exporters, and other stakeholders.<\/span><\/p>\n

Penalties\/Punishments:<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Act prescribes penalties for offenses such as contravening orders related to export or internal marketing of textiles, making false statements, and obstructing officers in their duties. Offenses by companies are also addressed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Important Pointers:<\/span><\/h4>\n