Date: 2023-08-16Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT -
Declaration of regulation of purchase and sale of the agriculture produce, "Gloriosa superba seeds" in the notified areas of regulated markets
**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Government of Tamil Nadu, published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette on August 16, 2023. It declares the government's intention to regulate the purchase and sale of "Gloriosa superba seeds" in specific notified market areas under the Tamil Nadu Agricultural Produce Marketing (Regulation) Act. Interested parties have one month from the publication date to submit objections or suggestions to the government.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Regulation Declaration**: The Governor of Tamil Nadu declares the intention to regulate the marketing of Gloriosa superba seeds in specific notified market areas.
* **Legal Basis**: The declaration is based on Section 9(1)(d) read with Section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural Produce Marketing (Regulation) Act, 1987.
* **Objections and Suggestions**: The Government will consider any objections or suggestions received within one month of the notification's publication in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
* **Address for Objections/Suggestions**: Objections or suggestions should be sent to the Agricultural Production Commissioner and Secretary to Government, Agriculture - Farmers' Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009, through the Director of Agricultural Marketing and Agri Business, Thiru. Vi. Ka Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai-600 032.
* **Regulated Markets**:
* **Tiruppur Market Committee:** Tiruppur, Pongalur, Palladam, Avinashi, Sevur, Madathukulam, Udumalaipettai, Moolanur, Pethappampatti, Muthur, Kangayam, Kunnathur, Alangiyam, Vellakovil, Dharapuram.
* **Dindigul Market Committee:** Dindigul, Oddanchatram, Palani, Gopalpatti, Natham, Batalagundu, Vadamadurai, Vedachandur.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Gloriosa superba Seeds Producers and Traders in Tiruppur and Dindigul Regulated Market Areas**
* **Impact**: The purchase and sale of Gloriosa superba seeds in the notified areas of the regulated markets under the Tiruppur and Dindigul Market Committees will be subject to government regulation.
* **Action Required**: These stakeholders should familiarise themselves with the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural Produce Marketing (Regulation) Act, 1987, and prepare for compliance with the new regulations, once finalized. They may submit objections or suggestions within one month from August 16, 2023.
**Stakeholder: Government of Tamil Nadu (Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department)**
* **Impact**: Responsible for implementing and enforcing the regulation of Gloriosa superba seeds marketing.
* **Action Required**: The department needs to review and consider any objections or suggestions received from the public within the stipulated one-month timeframe.
**Stakeholder: Consumers of Gloriosa superba Seeds**
* **Impact**: Potentially affected by changes in price and availability due to regulation.
* **Action Required**: Stay informed about market changes.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Agricultural Produce Marketing (Regulation) Act, 1987: Act regulating the marketing of agricultural produce in Tamil Nadu
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department: The department responsible for agriculture and farmers' welfare in Tamil Nadu, issuing the notification
Chennai: City where the Secretariat and Director of Agricultural Marketing are located; place of publication for the Gazette
Gloriosa superba seeds: Agricultural produce being regulated under this notification
Regulated Markets: The areas where the marketing of Gloriosa superba seeds will be regulated under the notification