View All - 1976 Acts Section No : Acts & Ordinances NATIONAL METRIC CONVERSION LAWMarginal Notes1. This Law may be cited as the National Metric Conversion Law, No, 17 of 1976, and shall come into operation on such date (hereinafter referred to as the " appointed date ") as may be appointed by the Minister by Order published in the Gazette.2. Establishment of the Authority. 3. General object of the Authority. 4. Constitution of the Authority. 5. Term of office of the members of the Authority. 6. Removal of members from office. 7. Resignation of members of the Authority. 8. Eligibility for re-appointment as a member of the Authority.9. Casual vacancies among members.10. Death, removal or resignation of Chairman. 11. Appointment of person to act for member. 12. Validity of acts or proceedings of the Authority. 13. Delegation of powers and duties of the Authority. 14. Regulation of procedure of the Authority. 15. Functions and duties of the Authority. 16. Authority may request information. 17. The Authority may give directions. 18. Contribution by Government for the use of the Authority. 19. Remuneration of members of the Authority. 20. Regulation. 21. Offences and penalties.