Composition of the SCPC

(1) The SCPC shall be composed of five members appointed by the Board, in accordance with sub-section (2), and shall be the principal entity responsible for all aspects relating to the estimation of sugar cane production, harvesting and delivery, including responsibility over sugar cane field officers who may be employed by the SCPC with the approval of the Board for the purpose of carrying out production estimates. (2) The SCPC shall be constituted as follows– (a) one representative or his alternate nominated by the Ministry for the time being responsible for the Sugar Industry; (b) two representatives or alternates nominated by manufacturers; and (c) two representatives or alternates nominated by the committee. (3) The members of the SCPC shall hold office for a period of three years unless terminated earlier in accordance with regulations made by the Board in that behalf. (4) The Minister shall, in the month of August each year, appoint a Chairman of the SCPC. SCPC.