Balochistan Milk Boards Ordinance, 1963 (W.P. Ordinance XXXVIII of 1963)

93 THE BALOCHISTAN MILK BOARDS . ORDINANCE, 1963 (W. P. Ordinance XXXVIII or 1963)- . CONTENTS SECTIONS CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY . I. Short title. extent and commencement. 2. DeOnltlons. CHAPTER II ESTABLISHMENT OF MILK BOARD 3. Establishment and Incorporation of the Board. 4. Constitution ot the Board. 5. Appointment or Chairman. 6. Appointment of Project Director. 7. QuallOcaUon and removal o( Chairman. 8. Appointment of officers. etc. 9. Fees and T.A. (or non-offlctal members. 10. Recruitment. condlUons of service and disciplinary powers. II. Meetings of the Board. 12. Forwarding of agenda. etc ...to Government. .13. DelegaUon of powers. 94 Milk Boards 11963: W.P. Ord. XXXVIII 1963: W.P. Ord. XXXVIII] Milk Boards 95 SECTIONS CHAPTER III FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE BOARD 14. Functions of the Board and scheme. 15. Power to make Order. CHAPTER IV PLANS. PROJECTS AND SCHEMES 16. Preparation of plans. 17. Development schemes and projects. 18. Subsidiary crgantsanon. 19. Commertlal transactions. CHAPTER V FINANCE SECTIONS CHAPTER.VII SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS 26. Chairman, etc.. deemed public servants. 27. Contribution by the Board towards leave, allowances and pension of Government servants. 28. Penalties. 29. Authority for prosecution. 30. Recovery of dues. 31. The powers of the Chalrman as to Institution. etc., of legal proceedings and obtalnlng legal advtce, 32. Indemnity to the-Board. etc. 33. Notice of suit against the Board. 34. Mode of proof of the Board's records. 37. Ceneral powers of the Board to pay. compensation. 35. 20; Milk Board Fund. 21. Power of the Board to borrow money. 22. Custody and Investment of funds. 23. The budget. Restriction In the summoning of servants to produce documents. 36. Validation of acts and proceedings. the Board CHAPTER VI RULES AND REGULATIONS 24. Power to make rules. 25. Power to make regulations. CHAPTER VIII AUDIT AND ACCOUNTS 38. Accounts and Audit. 39. Annual report. SECTIONS CHAPTER IX DISSOLUTION 40. Dlssolullon of the Board. 97 'THE '[BALOCHISTANJ MILK BOARDS ORDINANCE, 1963 (W. P. Ord. XXXVIII oC 1963) '120th NOlJember, 1963) An Ordinance to regulate the production and marketing oC mllk and milk products In 'IBalochlstan). WHEREAS It Is expedJent to regulate the productton Pr••mble. and marketing of milk and milk products In certain areas of 'IBaJochistan); AND WHEREAS the Prcvlnclal Assembly oC West .Pakrstan Is not In session and the Governor of West Pakistan Is satlslled that circumstances exist which render immediate legislation necessary:. Now. THEREFORE. In pursuance of the powers conferred on him under clause (I) of Article 79 of the Constltutlon. the Governor of West Pakistan Is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance:· CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY 1. (I) This Ordinance .nay be called 'IBalochfstan) Milk Boards Ordinance. 1863. the Short Ulle. extent Dnd eemmeaee ment. (2) It extends to the whole of the Province of 'IBalochlstan). (3) This secuon shall come fnto force at once and the remaining provisions shall come Into force in 1. Thle Ordinance 'W88 promulgilled by the Covernor o(W..P. on 20th November. 1963; approved by the ProvJnclal ANcmbly orw. P.. on 30th December. 1963. under clauae 13J at ArUcJc "79 or the Conalltutlon or the hllllmic Republic or Paklltan (19621: and. publIshed In the W. P. caeene IExtraordlnaryJ, dated 30th December. 1903. ""go. 4829·H tu4829-U. 2. Subs. ~y Baln. A.O. ur 1975. (or "Weal ~akJ!llan". 98 Milk Boards 11963: W.P. Ord. XXXVIII 1963: W.P. Ord. XXXVIII) Milk Boards 99 such area or areas and on such date or dates as Government may, by nouncaucn In the official Gazette, spectty In this behalf. .. ~·Il"ltlun.. 2. In this Ordinance. unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions shall have the meanings hereby respectively assigned to them, that Is to s~y (a) "Board" means a Milk Board established under this Ordinance: (bl '.:Chainnan" means the Chainnan of the Board: ~ (c) "depot" means premises where milk or milk products .are processed, manufactured Orsold by the Board; (d) "Government" means the Govern· ment of the 'IBalochlstanJ;, Ie) "local area" means the area to which the provtslons of this Ordinance have been applied: •(fl "member" means a member of the Board: (g) "milch animals" mean cows, buffaloes, sheep and goats: (h) "milk" means normal mammary secretion obtained from one or more mllldngs of milch animals without . any addition thereto or extraction therefrom and Includes milk treated to confonn to such standard as may be prescribed: (I) "rrllk products" means the products exclusively derived from milk: . 1 1. Subs. by Batn', A. C? or 1973. Cor "We&t Pakistan", U) "owner" means owner of milch animals producing milk used exclusively for his own household consumption; (kl "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Ordinance: (I) "producer" means a producer of milk. other than the owner, who sells all or a part of milk produced by htm: (m) "Project Director" means the Project Director appointed under secticn 6: (n) "scheme" means a scheme prepared under this Ord:"ance. CHAPTER II ESTABLISHMENT OF MILK BOARD &atablJoh· mentand Jncorpora· , tlon oCthe Board . (2) A member shall. unless sooner removed by Government, hold ornce for a term of three years . and may be re-appointed for such pertod or periods as . Government may, from time to time, specify. (3) A casual vacancy shall be filled by Government and a member appointed to such vacancy shall hold office for the unexpired term of his 101 Sub by W P Ord XXXIV or 1965. for the worO ··CoYernmcn~ ma;'.bY order' In w~JUng. remove Ihe Chairman Of a mt:rnber , he". 1963: W.P. Ord. XXXVIIII Milk Boards Ie) Is or has at any lime been disqualified for employment in. or dismissed from. the service of the State: or ' (d) Is a minor; or (e) Is found to be a lunallc or oC unsound mind: or Ul has direct financial interest In the .matters falling wllhln the purview oC the Board: or (g) has a bad reputatlon. (2) 'IGovernment may. after giving the Chairman or a member an opporruntty of being heard and showing cause against the proposed action. by order In writing. remove the Chairman or the member. "~~ . (a) refuses or falls to discharge C?r becomes. In the. opinion of Covernment. Incapable of discharging his responsibilities under this Ordinance; or (bl has. In the opinion of Government. abused his position as Chairman or member; or (c) has knOWingly acqutred or continue" to hold without the permission In writing or Government directly or· Indirectly. or through a partner. any share or Interest.In any contract or employment with or by or on behalf of the Board or In any land or property which. In his knowledge. Is likely to benefit or has beneCltled as a -result of the operations of the Board: I. Milk Boards (1963: W.P. Ord. XXXVIII 100 (a) Is or hasat any time been convIcted of an offence InvolVing moral turpitUde; or (4) The Board In discharging Its functions shall be gUided by such directions as Government may. from lime to time. give.. , (51 If the Board fails to obey any dlrecUon under sUb-seclion (41. Covernment may remove the' members and reconsUtute the Board 'I:] " . "Provided that no order of removal shall be passed without giVing the Board an opportunity' of being heard. and shOWing cause against the rernoval.] 5. (I) Government shall appoint one of the members to be the Chairman. predecessor. (2) The Chairman shall be the Chief Executive of the Board. 6. (I) For each local area there sltall be appointed by Government a Project Director on such terms and condlUons as may be determined by Government. . (2) The Project Director shall be responslbl~ for the execution' of the schemes .and tlte Implementatlon of the decisions of the Board. (3) The Project Director shall be the SeCretary of the Board. 7. (l) No person shall be or shall continue to bea member Who I. 2. (bl Is or has at any time been adJudJcated Insolvent; 01'" . Sub•. for the full'lop. by W. P. Ord. XXXIV of 1965. In•. ibid. Appolm· Ilh:Jll of Chl1!rman. Appoint· men; of Project Director, QuallOea. 11011 and removal or Chuirmon. (2) The quorum' , shall be one half of th at a meeting of the Board fraction counting as one~ total number of members. a (3) The meetings f presided Over by the Chafrm:n the Board shall be • and In the absence of Forwarding oragends, ete.. to ce vemment. (a) any returns. statements, estimates. statistics or other. Information regard Ing any matter under ,the control of 'the Board;'or 12. (1) The Chairman shall forward to Government a copy each of the, agenda. worldng paper and the minutes of every meeting of the Beard within fifteen days of the date on which the meeting Is held. (2) Government may require the Board to furnish . , (b) a report on any such matter; and the Board shall comply with an ysuch requisition without undue delay. 13. (1) The Board may delegate: to the ChaIrman DelegaUon, or any member. Project Dtrectoror officer. any of Its ef pcwera, powers under this Ordinance or the rules or regulations. '.. . (2) The Chairman may Iikewtse delegate to an:' mernber.. Project Director or officer any of his powers. under this Ordinance or the rules or regulations. not being a power delegated to him by the 1963: W.P. Ord. XXXVIIII MlIk Boards 103 the Chairman by the member authorized by him In writing In that behalf, 'or In default of such authorization. by the person elected for the purpose. by the members present from amongst themselves. (4) All questions which Come up before the Board at a meeting shall be decided by a majority of votes. Each member Includtng the Chairman, shall have one vote. but In the event of equality of votes. the Chairman shall have a second or casting vote. (5) The minutes of every meeting of the Board. stating among other things the names of the 'members present. shall be drawn up andrecorded In a , book to be kept for the purpose. and shall be Signed by the person presiding at the meeting and such book shall be' open to Inspection by the members. 102 Fceaand T. A. ror non-officl&.l Member•. RecruIt me~1t:COD.· dJUona of 1ef'V;ce and dill<:.p!Iz1ozy ,power., Milk Boards' 11963 W : .P. Ord. XXXVIII (d) has absented himself from consecutive meetings of th Bthree without the leave of G e oard the case of Chat overnment In Chairman In the cas~~ mO:m~~r. the APPOint· 8 menlo( • (I) The Board om...., etc. advisers and Servants may appoint such officers efficient performance ~:t considers necessary for th~ and conditions as It rna ~ functions on such terms the scheme approved,b YG eem fit In accordance with , y ovem,ment. . " (2) The Chairman ' appoint such officers ad 1 may, In cases of urgency terms and conditions' as ,~es~~n~s~~an ts and on such PrOVided that eve reported to the Board Wlthry Such appointment shall be shall not continue bey d out unreasonable delav arid by the Board. on six mon ths unless approved 9. A member, not bern shall be Paid Such ~ , g a Government servant attending meetings. fe::, and travelling allOwance fa' , 0 e Board as may be prescribed r 10. (I); Procedure ~ , . and servants of the o~ th~ appointment of officers conditions of their sen! oar and the terms and prOVided by regulations. Ic~ shall be Such as may be (2) Subject to rul shall be competent to talces and regulations. the BOard Its officers and servants. e dlSClpUnary action against MeeUng.oe 11 (1) T rJ1e Boord • he meetings of th B ' , 'such Urnes and at Such pi e card shall be held at necessary. so however th aces, and as Often as may be ,once In three months. at the Board meets at least .,.104 removed and provldcd housing and other facilities for themselves and their livestock: (0 acquisition and matntenance of lands. buildings. plants, machinery. vehicles or other equipment required for any scheme or for any olher purpose of .thts Ordinance: ' V) sumulaung dairy development or milk consumption. u:Uor1a of Bo:Jrd scheme. Milk: Boards (1963: W.P. Ord. XXXVIII Board under sub·seclion (I). CHAPTERIU FUNCTIONSAND POWERS OF THE BOARD 14. (I) The function f h . ensure that an ade uate S 0 t e Board shall be to products of good qUa(ilY Is :~~W~J of mflk and mflk of mflk and milk prOducts In the ~ eIto the consumers purpose to prepare and ex oca area and for that production. markeling an~u~7 ~hbemes for regulating milk products. s rl uuon of mflk and 1963: W.P. Ord. XXXVIIlI Milk Boards 105 (2) Wilhout prejudice t th .' [oregolng provisions. an such 0 e generality of the [or all or any of the fOllo~ng seh l erne may provide ,name y: (a) purchase and collection of milk [rom the producers; (b) establishment of centres [or collection and testing of mflk; the (c) haulage of collected milk to the factory and Its 'processlng; (d) marketing. distribution and sale of mflk and mflk products and establishment or depots therefor; (e) purchase. sale and dlstrtbution of concentrates and [odder; VI organizing the producers of 'mllk on CO-operative basis; (g) sale or letting [or hire to the producers ot mflk and milk products any plant :::achlnery. vehicle or olher equip: ent necessa.ry for the production of milk and mill( products; (h) establishment of producers' colonies Where the producers of milk can be (3) A scheme prepared by the Board shall be submitted to GoveTllmenl for approval and shall not be Implemented or executed wholly or partly before such approval has been obtained. ' (4) Government may sanction or ma1 refuse to sanction. or may return ror reconsideration any scheme submitted to It or may call for such further details or Information about the scheme or may direct such further examination of the scheme as It may consider necessary. (5) When a scheme has been approved by Government. the Board shall, before proceeding to Implement any part thereof, publish for general information the scheme or its salient features in such manner as may be prescribed. 15. H) The Board may, with the previous Powerto approval of Government. by Order published In the m.ke Order. official Gazette and In such local newspapers as the Chairman may think Ilt, (a) fix the prtces above which vartous grades or qualities of milk or milk products shall not be sold; (b) prohlbll production. marketing or sale of milk and milk products. which are below such standard of quality as may be speclOed; '(d) .. . require the registration o( cattle with such authOrity, in such manner and .. on payment of such fees, as may be speCified; 1963: W.P. Ord. XXXVIIII Milk Boards 107 lUI) keeping o( books and records by various categories of persons . engaged In any (unctions under this Ordinance; " (lv) the labelllng of milk and milk products: ' (v) the" pre-crtptton of contalners to' be us,~, for· milk and milk 'Products: keeping o( cattle except Condillons as may' be 11963: W.P. Ord. XXXVIII Ic) Ilx the prices above which various grades or qual Illes or raw milk shall not be purchased; , Milk Boards (e) prohibit the under such specIfied; 106 ' FINANCE CHAPTER V 20. (lJ There shall be a fund to be known as the Milk Board "Mllk Board Fund" vested In the Board which shall be Fund. 19. The Board may enter" Into commercial Commercial transactions with 'any person or organization. .. tr""..e· tlan., Preparatlon of plan•. Develop ment eehe me. and projeeto. CHAPTER IV PLANS, PROJECTS AND SCHEMES 16. Subject to the provisions of this Ordinance and the rules and regulations, the Board shall, with the previous approval In writing .of Government, prepare outlines of a plan (or the execution of Its objectives. 17. The Board shall prepare schemes 'and projects on pro forma prescribed' by Government for development schemes and submit them for the approval of Government In such manner as may be prescribed.' " . 18. The Board. may set up special subsidiary SubaldLIrY organizations with the prior approval of Government or~an,",:. as may be necessary for execution of schemes or tlo . projects or delegate or entrust to any such organization such of Its powers and functions as It thinks fit. ' (f) require the reglstrallon 0(" the t~ducers or milk with such authority, n such manner and on payment of such fees, as may be speclfled; (9) prohibit distribution or sale collection (or distribution or saie ~~ milk and milk products by any person ~xcept under and In accordance with a hcence Issued In this behalf by such authcnty, In such manner and on payment o( such fees, as may be Speclned: (h) direct that all mllk brought for sale from Outside shall be sold only to the Board In such manner or on payment o( such fees and at such places as may be specified; (I) prOVide for (I) the preScription of methods to be' followed In the preparau treatment, carriage, depo~~ storage and sale of milk and rntlk products; '.. (u) the Inspection of premises production plan ts, stores, and anytltIng used (or any purpose speclfled In sub-clause (I); 108 Milk Boards 11963: W.P. 9rd. XXXVIII 1963: W.P. Ord. XXXVIIII Milk Boards 109 The budget. oW 'yo Iyand ·11ent •• utilized by the Board to meet charges in connection with Its functions under this Ordinance. Including the payment of salaries and other remunerations to the Project Director. officers. advisers and servants or the Board. (2) The Milk Board Fund shall consist of (al grants made by Government: (b) loans obtained from Government; (c) gran ts rnade . by -local bodies as required by Government; (d) loans obtained by the Board with the special or general sanction of Government; (e) foreign aId and loans obtained with the previous sanction of the 'Central Government: UJ all fees. including the licence fees. received by the Board: and (g) aJl other sums received by the Board. 21. The Board shall be deemed to' be a local authority under the Local Authorities Loans Act. 1914 (Act IX of 1914). for the purpose of borrowing money under that Act; and the making and execution of any scheme or project under this Ordinance shall be deemed to be a work which such authority Is legaJly authorized to carry out:' provtded that 'no foreign loan shall be obtained Without the previous sanction of Provincial Government and the 'Central Government. 22. (I) The Board may keep money In any treasury, sub-treasury or a bank approved by Government. J. Now "Federal'". (2) Nothing In sub-section (1) shall be deemed to preclude the Board from Investing any such moneys as are not required for Immediate expenditure in any of the securities described In section 20 of the Trusts Act. 1882 (Act" of 1.882). or placing .them in fixed deposit with a bank approved by Government. 23. The Board shall prepare Its annual budget estimates and submit the same to Government by the prescribed date and Government may modify the said estimates to such extent as It may consider necessary. CHAPTER VI RULES AND REGULATIONS 24. (Il Government may. by notification in the official Gazette. make rules for the purpose of giving effect to the provisions of this Ordinance. (2) In particular. and without prejudice to the genera11ly of the foregoing power, suc.~ rules may provIde for - . . (a) the carrying' out of continuous evaluation by Government of the work of the Board: (b) the re-approprlatlOn of funds within the sanctioned budget: (c) the maintenance of liaison between the Board and other bodies and autho rities concerned with administraUon and development, Including the local councils consUtuted under the Basic Democracies Order. 1959 (P. O. 18 of 1959); (d) the powers. duties and functions of the Project DIrector; and . (e) any other matlerrequlred by the provisions of this Ordinance to be prescribed. Power to ntoke rule•. 110 27.The Board shall be liable to pay such ~~~~~~he 'contributions for the leave. allowances an~ pension of Board to. any person In the services-of Government or the ward. leave. 'Central Government and employed l!s. Project ~~w;"~~:n Director. adviser. officer or servant of the Board as. ofOovern' may be required by the conditions of his service under menl. such Government. to be paid to him or on his behalf. ..rvanta. 31. The Chairmaa may. subject to the control of the Board (Ul compound any offence agalr-.st this Ordinance: . Uli) admit. compromise or withdraw any claim made. under this Ordinance; and (lu) obtain such legal advice and assistance as he may, from time to Recovery or cluea. The powers of the ChaJr· manu to tnlUtuUon. etc., or legal proccccUnls and obtain' Ing legal advice. Penalties. Authority ror prose· cutten. .111 withdraw Croin under the (i) Institute. defend or legal proceedings . Ordinance; 1963: W.P. Ord. XXXVIIII Milk Boards 28. Whoever contravenes or falls to comply with any order made under section 15 shall be punished with Imprisonment for a term not' exceeding six months or with fine not exceeding one thousand rupees or with. both. 29. No Court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Ordinance. except on. the complaint of the Chairman or same person authorized by the Board or by the Chairman by general or special order In this behalf. 30. The Chairman or any person generally or specially authorized by him may apply to the competent authority Cor the recovery of any sum due under this Ordinance or by agreement made under this Ordinance and the said authortty shall thereupon proceed to recover the sum as IC it were an arrear of land revenue. Milk Boards 11963: W.P. Ord. XXXVIII 25. (I) Subject to the provisions of this Ordinance and the rules, the Board may. by notification In the . offiCial Gazelle. and with the previous approval in writing of Government, make regulaucns for carrying out the purposes of this Ordinance. (g) any other matters requtred by the provisions oC this Ordinance to be prcvtded by regulations. (e) the determination of the terms and' conditions of service of the officers and servants oC the Board: CHAPTER VII SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS (b) the Investment oC money by the Board; (c) the meetings of the Board; UJ the mode of operation 'lUId expenditure of the : ...nds oC the Board; and (d) methods of ensuring continuous evaluation by the Board of Its schemes and projects: (2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power. such regulations may provide for (a) the appointment of committees to consider particular matter or matters; 26. The Chairman, every member. the Project Director and every officer. adviser and servant of the Board shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Pakistan Penal Code (Act XLV of 1860). nan. ecmcd ,.... :r to : rcgu·... 1. Now "Federal". Indclllnlly o(chc BooU'd. ere. Notice or suit 3galnst the Bourd. 112 Milk Boards 11963: W.P. Ord. XXXVIII lime. deem II necessary or expedient to obtain or as he may be desired by the Board to obtain. for any of the purposes referred to In the foregoing clauses of this secuon, or for securing the lawful exercise or discharge of any power or duty vested In or Imposed upon the Board or any officer or servant of the Board. 32. No sull shall be maintainable against the Board. the Chairman. Project Director or a,:\y officer. adviser or servant of the Board. or any person acting .under the dlrecllon of the Board. or of the Chairman. Project Director or any officer or servant of the Board In respect of anythIng done lawfully and In good fallh and with due care and attenttou under this Ordinance. 33. (I) No suit shall be Instituted against the Board. the Chairman. Project Director. any person ' associated with the Board. or any officer. adviser or ' servant of the Board. or any person acung under the ' direction of the Board or for the Chairman. Project Director or any orricer' or servant of the Board In respect of an act purporting to be done under this Ordinance. until the explratlon of two months next after notice In wrfUng has been. In the case of the Board left at Its office. and In any other case dellvered to or left at the ernce or place of abode of the person to be sued. explicItly staling the cause of acuon•. the nature of' the rellef sought. the amount of compensation claimed. and the. name and place of abode of the Intending plaintiff; and in case the suit is filed. the plaint shall contain a statement that such notice has been so delivered or left. (21 If the Board or other person referred to In sub-section (J) shall. before the acUon Is commenced. have tendered. In the opinion of the Court. sufficient amends to the plalnUff, the p!alnll(( shall not recover any sum In excess of the amount so tendered and shall also pay all costs Incurred by the defendant after ~uch tender. 196,3: W.P. Ord. XXXVIIII Milk Boards 113 (31 No action such as Is described In sub section (I J. shall. unless Ills an action for the recovery of Immovable property or for a declaration of the title thereto be commenced otherwise than wnhrn six months next after the accrual of the cause of action: Provided that nothing In sub-section (II shall be construed to apply to a sutt wherein the only relief claimed Is an Injunction of which the object would be defeated by the giVing of the notice or the postponement of the commencement of the sull or proceedings. 34. A copy of' any receipt. application. plan. nouce, order. entry In a register or other documents In the possession of the Board shall. If duly. certir>ed by t:-Je legal keeper thereof, or other person authorized by the Board In this behalf. be received as prima facie evidence of the existence of the entry or document and shall be admitted as evidence of the matter and transacUon therein recorded In every case where and to the same extent. as the original entry or document would. If produced. have been admissible to prove such matters. ' 35. Neither the Chairman nor the Project Director. any adviser. oftlcer. or servant of the Board shall In any legal proceedings to which the Board Is not a PartY be required to produce any register or documents the contents of which 'can be proved under the preceding secuon by a certified copy. or to appear as a witness to prove the matters and transacuons, recorded therein unless by order of the Court made for spectal cause. 36. (II No act done or proceedings 'taken under this Ordinance shall be questioned on the ground merely of (a) the existence of any vacancy In, or any defect In the censtnuuon of the Board: or fbI any person having ceased to be a member has continued to act as such. or Mode"of prooCa/the Board'. recorda. RestrlcUon In the sum monlngor the Board ecrvant. to produce documenta. Validation cir acta and proceeding•. 114 Milk Boards (1963: W.P. Ord. XXXVIII 1963: W,P.'Ord. XXXVIII) Milk Boards 115 C(:n,:ral powcrlil uf ure Board to puy cent pcusunon. (e) any omission: defect or Irregularity not arrecting the merits of the case. (2) Every meeting of the Board. the minutes, of the proceedings of which have been' duly Signed as prescribed in clause IS) of section 11 shall be taken to have been duly convened and to be free from all defects and trregulartttes,. ' 37. In any case not otherwise expressly provided for In this Ordinance. the Board may wJth the prior approval of Government pay reasonable compensation to any person who sustains damage by reason of the exercise of any of the powers' vested under this Ordinance in the Board or the Chairman. Project Director or any orncer or servant of the Board. (4) The Board shall produce all accounts books and connected documents and furnish such explanation and rnformauon as the Auditor-General may require at the Ume of audit. ' (5) A statement of Its accounts audited by the chartered accountant referred to In sub-secuon (2) shall be forwarded to Government by the Board as soon as possible arter the end of every financial year. 39. The Board shall. as soon as possible after the Annual end of every financial year. submit an annual report to report. GovernmenL on the conduct of its affairs for that year. CHAPTER IX (2) The accounts of the Board shall be audited by an auditor who shall be chartered accountant within the meaning of the Chartered Accountants Ordinance. 1961 (Ordinance X of 1961). and appointed 'for the purpose by the Board with the previous approval In writing of Government. An:UUlll:ll uud Audll. CHAPTER VIII AUDIT AND ACCOUNTS 38. (I) The Board shall maintain proper accounts and other relevant records and prepare annual statement of accounts Including the profit and loss account and balance- sheet In accordance with such general directions as may be Issued. and In such form as may be specified by, Government In consultatlon with the Accountaru-Oeneral, West Pakistan' or the Comptroller and Audttor-Oeneral, heretnatter In this section referred to as the Audltor-Oeneral. DISSOLUTION 40. (I) Government may. by ncuncaucn In the official Gazette declare that a Board shall be dissolved from such date as may be specWed in the nouncauon and thereupon the Board shall stand dissolved on that date. (2) From the said date (a) all properties. funds and dues 'which Immediately before the said date were vested In or were realizable by the Board shall vest In and be realizable by Government: ' (b) • all liabilities which Immediately before the said date were enforceable agal nst the Board shall be assumed by. and be enforceable against Government: and' DI~~luliun of the Board. (3) Notwithstanding. the audit provided for In sub-section (2).' the Audttor-Oeneral shall audit or cause to be audited the accounts of the.Board. I. Now "BuIU,l'hll'lIUn",l'I4'" Buln. A. 0, of 1975, (e) for the purpose of complelfng the execution of any scheme or project sancUoned under this Or.dinance which has not been fully executed by Lhe Board and 0: realizing properties. funds and dues referred Lo In clause " 116 Milk Boards (1963: W.P. Ord. XXXVIII (a) the runcucns of the Board shall be discharged by Government.