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Food Corporations Act, 1964 Complete Act

State: Central

Year: 1964

.....Government in this behalf against stocks of food grains or other foodstuffs held by it for the purpose of carrying out its functions under the Act. The provisions of the Act do not permit a Food Corporation borrow funds from other sources or to issue and sell bonds or debentures. 2. The Food Corporations do not generate any internal resources. They require funds both for working capital requirements as well as for investment purposes. At present, the funds are being provided by only the Government and the banking section. It is proposed to diversify the sources of financing. 3. It is, therefore proposed to amend section 27of the Food Corporations. Act, 1964 (37 of 1964) to enable a Food Corporation to raise funds, as and when required, for its operational as well as investment requirements by the issue of bonds and debentures and also by borrowings from the Central and State Government institutions or public sector enterprises or bodies or from public or corporate sector, on such terms, and conditions as may be approved by the Central Government. 4. The Bill seeks to achieve the above objective. Gaz. of Ind., 21-4-87., Pt. II S. 2 F.xt., P. 3 (No. 15). Prefatory.....