The Cane Planters and Millers Arbitration and Control Board, established under section 3 of the Sale of Canes (Control) Ordinance, 1964, shall be deemed to be established under this Act (sect. 3). The Board shall: (a) arbitrate disputes between planters, millers and middlemen; (b) control the milling of canes and the manufacture of sugar; (c) determine the quantity of sugar and by-products of sugar accruing to planters and millers; (d) do all such things as may be necessary for the implementation of this Act (sect. 6). Part IV of the Act provides for the determination of boundaries of factory areas by the Board. Growers shall deliver sugar cane to the factory in their area and millers shall receive only canes grown in the their factory area. Part VI provides for the control of sugar production and permits for middlemen. Section 31 of Part VII regulates the apportionment of sugar and its by-products to planters. Section 32 leaves the planter the option to receive, in whole or in part, cash in lieu of molasses. Part IX provides for arbitration and appeals.
Mauritius · 1974-01-16