Date: 2018-02-07Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
CO-OPERATION, FOOD AND CONSUMER PROTECTION DEPARTMENT - Removal of Licensing Requirements Stock Limits and Movement Restrictions on specified Foodstuffs (Seventh Amendment) Order, 2017
**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated February 7, 2018. It includes notifications from the government, specifically focusing on the Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department regarding the removal of licensing requirements for foodstuffs, and the rules for the Kariyakoil Reservoir Project in Salem District. The removal of licensing requirements took effect on March 31, 2018.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Foodstuffs Licensing Amendment**
* Removal of Licensing Requirements, Stock Limits, and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs (Seventh Amendment) Order, 2017, republished from the Government of India.
* Extends the deadline to March 31, 2018, for the removal of licensing requirements, stock limits, and movement restrictions on specified foodstuffs.
* **Kariyakoil Reservoir Project Rules**
* The project comprises a reservoir with a 190 Mcft capacity across the Kariyakoil River in Pappanaickanpatty Village of Attur Taluk in Salem District.
* A right side main canal (10.84 km) to irrigate 1775 acres and a left side main canal (10.325 km) to irrigate 1825 acres.
* Stabilization of 2631.79 acres of existing wet lands under 8 anicuts of old ayacut.
* Full Reservoir Level: 454.00 m. Top Bund Length: 456.00 m. Maximum Flood Discharge: 27,200 cusecs.
* Detailed description of the direct and indirect ayacut under various anicuts and villages.
* **Reservoir Regulation Rules**
* Regulation of supply is the responsibility of the Assistant Engineer or Junior Engineer in-charge of the Reservoir, under the Assistant Executive Engineer.
* Priority for old irrigation is given initially, with water released to cater to the needs of anicuts and tanks under old ayacut.
* Rules for releasing water to provide irrigation to the direct old ayacut and safeguard riparian rights.
* Supply for the new ayacut under canals allowed from October 1 to December 31 for the 1st crop and January 1 to April 30 for the 2nd crop.
* Minimum storage requirements on October 1 and January 1 for allowing supply.
* Procedures for situations with inadequate storage and for emergency releases from the dam.
**Impact Analysis**
**Farmers (Ayacutdhars) in Salem District**
* **Impact:** The rules for the Kariyakoil Reservoir project directly affect farmers relying on the reservoir for irrigation. The regulations outline water release protocols, crop schedules, and priority for old versus new ayacuts, potentially impacting their agricultural yields.
* **Action Required:** Familiarize themselves with the rules and regulations regarding water distribution, crop schedules, and any potential rotational order.
**Assistant/Junior Engineer in Charge of the Reservoir**
* **Impact:** They are responsible for regulating the water supply from the reservoir.
* **Action Required:** Ensure adherence to the rules for water release, monitor storage levels, and maintain accurate records.
**District Collector of Salem District**
* **Impact:** Consultation required in scenarios related to inadequate storage. The District Collector's concurrence is needed for any deviations from the established rules and for allowing an extension of supplies beyond the notified closure date.
* **Action Required:** Engage in consultations regarding water allocation and supply notifications.
**Water Resources Department Staff**
* **Impact:** The notification establishes operational rules for the Kariyakoil Reservoir Project.
* **Action Required:** Department staff must understand and adhere to the specified regulations, especially concerning water release protocols, communication procedures for emergency releases, and any deviations from standard operations.
Key Entities Referenced
Salem District: Location central to the Kariyakoil Reservoir Project, where the project is located in Attur Taluk.
Kariyakoil Reservoir Project: Project establishing a reservoir in Pappanaickenpatti Village, Attur Taluk of Salem District, for irrigation purposes. Rules are provided for its regulation.
Essential Commodities Act, 1955: Act under which the Central Government exercises powers to amend orders related to the regulation of essential commodities, including the Removal of Licensing Requirements, Stock Limits and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs Order, 2016.
Removal of Licensing Requirements Stock Limits and Movement Restrictions on specified Foodstuffs (Seventh Amendment) Order, 2017: Order amending previous regulations on licensing, stock limits, and movement restrictions on foodstuffs, as per the Essential Commodities Act.
Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department: Department responsible for publishing the order regarding removal of licensing requirements, stock limits, and movement restrictions on specified foodstuffs. Also the department responsible for Kariyakoil Reservoir Project.