This is an official publication (Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Issue No. 27, dated July 5, 2017) containing Tamil translations of government announcements, specifically from the Department of Cooperation, Food and Consumer Protection. It includes a notification regarding amendments to the Removal of Licensing Requirements, Stock Limits and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs Order, 2016. The amendment specifies that for sugar, the restrictions are lifted until October 28, 2017. The order is issued by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, New Delhi, dated April 25, 2017 and effective from April 29, 2017. The publication also mentions the officer responsible for the translation: N. Arul, Director, Tamil Development and News (Translation Department).
Key Entities Referenced
Essential Commodities Act, 1955: Law 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, 2016: Order amended to modify regulations concerning food commodities.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution: The Central Government Ministry responsible for issues related to consumer affairs, food and public distribution.