Section 5 — Constitution of the Board

(1) The Government shall, by notification, for the purposes of this Act, establish a Board by the name of Meghalaya Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board.

(2) The Board shall be a body corporate having perpetual succession and a with power, subject to the provisions of this Act, to acquire, hold and dispose of property, both common seal with power, subject to the provisions of this Act, to acquire. hold and dispose of property, both movable and immovable. and enter into contract and may. by the said name. sue and be sued.