Date: 2014-07-03Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Central Government hereby makes the following order further to amend the Removal of (Licensing requirements, Stock limits and Movement Restrictions) on Specified Foodstuffs Order, 2002
Executive Summary:
This document, titled the "Removal of Licensing requirements, Stock limits and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs Amendment Order, 2014," amends the 2002 order regarding specified foodstuff regulations. It temporarily removes licensing requirements, stock limits, and movement restrictions for onions and potatoes for one year, effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette (July 3, 2014). The order specifies that interstate transport and import of these commodities will not be affected, although the central or state governments can direct importers to declare stocks.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Amendment Order Name:** Removal of Licensing requirements, Stock limits and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs Amendment Order, 2014.
* **Effective Date:** The order takes effect on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette (July 3, 2014).
* **Amendment to 2002 Order:**
* The 2002 order is amended to include "onion and potato" after the words "coarse grains" in clause 3.
* The 2002 order will be kept in abeyance for onions and potatoes for one year from the commencement date of this order.
* **Interstate Transport and Import:**
* The order does not affect the transport, distribution, or disposal of onions and potatoes to places outside the state.
* The order does not apply to the import of these commodities.
* **Stock Declaration:** Central Government or State Governments can direct importers to declare receipts and retained stocks of onions and potatoes.
Impact Analysis:
* **Onion and Potato Traders/Distributors:**
* Impact: Temporary removal of licensing requirements, stock limits, and movement restrictions within the state for one year.
* Action Required: Be aware of the temporary changes to regulations and comply with any directives from central or state governments regarding stock declarations.
* **Onion and Potato Importers:**
* Impact: Interstate transport and import regulations remain unchanged, however, importers may be directed to declare stock receipts and retained stocks.
* Action Required: Comply with any directives from central or state governments regarding the declaration of onion and potato stocks.
* **Central and State Governments:**
* Impact: Given authority to direct importers to declare onion and potato stocks.
* Action Required: Implement and enforce the order and consider directing importers to declare their stock of onions and potatoes.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution: The Indian government ministry responsible for consumer affairs, food, and public distribution.
Department of Consumer Affairs: A department within the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
Essential Commodities Act, 1955: An act of the Parliament of India that empowers the government to control the production, supply, and distribution of essential commodities.
Removal of Licensing requirements, Stock limits and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs Order, 2002: An order related to the regulation of licensing requirements, stock limits, and movement restrictions on specific foodstuffs in India.
Removal of Licensing requirements, Stock limits and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs Amendment Order, 2014: An amendment to the 2002 order, modifying regulations on licensing, stock limits, and movement of specified foodstuffs.
Onion: A commodity whose licensing requirements, stock limits, and movement restrictions are being addressed by the order.
Potato: A commodity whose licensing requirements, stock limits, and movement restrictions are being addressed by the order.
Manoj Parida: Joint Secretary who signed the order.
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2731 GI/2014 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
(Department of Consumer Affairs)
ORDER
New Delhi, the 3rd July, 2014
S.O. 1685(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Essential Commodities
Act, 1955 (10 of 1955), the Central Government hereby makes the following order further to amend the
Removal of (Licensing requirements, Stock limits and Movement Restrictions) on Specified Foodstuffs Order,
2002, namely :—
1. (1) This Order may be called the Removal of (Licensing requirements, Stock limits and Movement
Restrictions) on Specified Foodstuffs (Amendment) Order, 2014.
(2) It shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
2. In the Removal of (Licensing requirements, Stock limits and Movement Restrictions) on Specified
Foodstuffs Order, 2002, (hereinafter referred to as the said Order), in clause 3, after the word “coarsegrains”,
the words “onion and potato” shall be inserted.
3. The said Order shall be kept in abeyance for commodities onion and potato for a period of one year
from the date of commencement of this Order.
4. Nothing contained in this Order shall affect the transport, distribution or disposal of onion and potato
to places outside the State nor shall it be applicable to import of these commodities:
Provided that the Central Government or State Governments may direct the importers to declare the
receipts of stocks of onion and potato and their stocks retained by them.
[F. No.10/2/2014-ECR&E]
MANOJ PARIDA, Jt. Secy.
Note : The principal order was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i),
vide S.O. 517(E) dated 29th June, 1999, G.S.R. 104(E), dated the 15th February, 2002, S.O. 1302(E)
dated 25th November, 2004, S.O. 1373(E), dated the 29th August, 2006.
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