This is an official gazette of the Government of Tamil Nadu, issued on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. It includes Tamil translations of government announcements from the Department of Cooperation, Food and Consumer Protection.
The document details two announcements:
1. **Regarding amendment to a notification concerning consumer affairs, food, and public distribution**: This announcement pertains to amendments to a notification S.O. 3348 (E) dated 28-10-2016, specifically changing "April 28, 2017" to "October 28, 2017". G.S. Sahu, Director (Sugar Policy) is listed. The reference number is [1(6)/2016-SP-I]. The original order is from New Delhi, dated 28-4-2017. The Government Order number is 84, dated June 22, 2017.
2. **Regarding the removal of licensing requirements, stock limits, and movement restrictions on certain foodstuffs**: The order refers to the "Removal of Licensing Requirements, Stock Limits and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs Order, 2016" and makes further amendments. It removes item (i) from sub-section (2) of section 3 of the original order. This order is called the "Removal of Licensing Requirements, Stock Limits and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs Order (Second Amendment) 2017". The original order is from New Delhi, dated June 17, 2017. P.V. Ramasastri, Joint Secretary is listed. The reference number is [F. No. S-10/4/2016-ECR&E]. The Government Order number is 87, dated June 30, 2017.
Pradeep Yadav, Principal Government Secretary, is listed under the translated versions of both announcements.
N. Arul, Director of Tamil Development and Information (Translation) Department is listed as the translator.
Key Entities Referenced
Essential Commodities Act, 1955: Indian law that establishes control over the production, supply and distribution of essential commodities.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution: A ministry of the Government of India which regulates food and public distribution.
Sugar (Control) Order, 1966: An order issued by the Indian government related to the control and regulation of sugar production and distribution.