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The Warehousing Corporations Act, 1962 (Act No. 58 of 1962).

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Legislation
Date
1962 (2005)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the incorporation and regulation of corporations for the purpose of warehousing of agricultural produce and certain other commodities and for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Fertilizers/nutrients Transport/storage Agricultural commodities Cereals/grains/rice Data collection/reporting Governance Institution Internal trade Offences/penalties Oils/oilseeds/fats Special fund Tax/levy Animal feed/feedstuffs Cattle Planting material/seeds Plant production
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
18th March, 1963, vide notification No. G.S.R. 463, dated 16th March, 1963.
Abstract

This Act provides for the establishment and management of Central Warehousing Corporation and warehousing corporations at the state level in respect of agricultural produce. It consists of 43 sections over five chapters: I. Preliminary; II. The Central Warehousing Corporation; III. State Warehousing Corporations; IV. Finance, Accounts And Audit; and V. Miscellaneous.

Full text
English
Website
www.indiacode.nic.in