Section 49. Application of Fund

49. Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of section 48, the Fund shall be utilised by the Board, which may:-
(a) grant to the affected workmen such sums as the Board may decide; and such sums shall not be less than the minimum wages in force for the General Engineering Industry;
(b) contribute towards the share capital for the formation of an Industrial Workers Co-operative Society;
(c) grant such other financial assistance to the Industrial Workers Co-operative Societies; or
(d) take such measures as the Board may consider necessary for promoting the welfare of affected workmen.