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Section 8. Functions, Duties and Powers of the Authorized officer

the Andhra Pradesh Milk Procurement (protection of farmers) and Enforcement of Safety of Milk Standards Act, 2023.

Act no. 17 of 20232023In forceAndhra Pradesh (State Act)

8. Functions, Duties and Powers of the Authorized officer:- The powers and duties of the Authorized Officer shall be as follows, namely,- (i) to issue or suspend or cancel licence of Milk procurement Centres, BMCUs and Dairies; (ii) to prohibit the procurement of milk which is in contravention of the provisions of this Act and rules made there under; (iii) to make recommendations to the Milk Commissioner for sanction to launch prosecutions in case of contraventions punishable with imprisonment; (iv) to sanction or launch prosecutions in cases of contraventions of non-compoundable offenses; (v) to supervise the functioning of Milk inspector and action taken by them in the performance of their duties; (vi) to investigate or get investigated any complaint which may be made in writing in respect of any contravention of the provisions of this Act and the rules made there under; (vii) to investigate any complaint which may be made in writing against the Milk inspector; and (viii) to perform such other duties as may be entrusted by the Milk Commissioner.