Section 4Functions of the Board

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4. Functions of the Board The functions of the Board shall be- (a) to manage, develop, expand and modernise- (i) the newspapers owned by the Government; (ii) the printing presses owned by the Government and used for the purposes of printing and publication of newspapers owned by the Government; (iii) the printing presses vested in the Government under section 6; (b) if so authorised by the Government, to enter into or make any contract, agreement or other arrangement relating to the newspapers and printing presses under its management; (c) to purchase any plant, machinery, maintenance spares, raw materials and stores or any other goods necessary for the newspapers and printing presses under its management and to dispose of them; (d) with the special sanction of the Government, to borrow or raise money on the security of any property under its management; (e) to do such other acts and things as the Government may direct, or as may be necessary for the performance of the aforesaid functions.