In force

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act, 1956

33 sections · As amended up to 2026-08

Sections

  1. V — MISCELLANEOUS
  2. 1Ins. by Act 29 of 1977, s. 34 (w.e.f. 1-4-1962)
  3. I — PRELIMINARY
  4. 2Definitions
  5. II — THE KHADI AND VILLAGE INDUSTRIES COMMISSION
  6. 4Establishment and constitution of the Commission
  7. V — MISCELLANEOUS
  8. 5Flaying, curing and tanning of hides and skins and ancillary industries connected with the same and cottage leather industry
  9. II — THE KHADI AND VILLAGE INDUSTRIES COMMISSION
  10. 6Disqualifications for membership of the Commission
  11. 6ARemoval of Chairman, Member, etc., from the Commission
  12. 7Resignation of office by member
  13. 8Vacancies, etc., not to invalidate acts and proceedings of the Commission
  14. 9Temporary association of persons with the Commission for particular purposes
  15. 10Constitution of the Board
  16. 11Commission to consult the Board
  17. 12Meetings of the Commission
  18. 12AZonal Committee
  19. 13Term of office and conditions of service of the chairman and other members
  20. 14Officers and servants of the Commission
  21. III — FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMISSION
  22. 15Functions of the Commission
  23. 16Power of Central Government to give directions
  24. IV — FINANCE, ACCOUNTS, AUDIT AND REPORTS
  25. 17Payment to the Commission
  26. 17ACommission to receive gifts, grants, etc
  27. 18Funds of the Commission
  28. 19Power of the Commission to spend
  29. 19AStanding Finance Committees
  30. 19BRecovery of monies due to the Commission as arrears of land-revenue
  31. 20Budget
  32. 21Borrowing of money
  33. 22Transfer of liabilities and obligations to the Commission
  34. 23Accounts and audit
  35. 24Returns and reports
  36. 24AExemption from liability to pay income-tax
  37. V — MISCELLANEOUS
  38. 25Dissolution of the Commission
  39. 26Power to make rules
  40. 27Power to make regulations
  41. 28Rules and Regulations to be laid before Parliament