**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part II-Section 1, published on July 12, 2017. It contains notifications from Secretariat Departments, specifically the Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department. A key notification republished is the "Removal of Licensing Requirements, Stock Limits and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs (Second Amendment) Order, 2017."
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Order Title and Authority:**
* The document contains the "Removal of Licensing Requirements, Stock Limits and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs (Second Amendment) Order, 2017."
* This order is issued by the Government of India Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (Department of Consumer Affairs) and republished by the order of the Governor of Tamil Nadu.
* **Amendment Details:**
* The order amends the "Removal of Licensing Requirements, Stock Limits and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs Order, 2016."
* Specifically, in clause 3, sub-clause (2), item (i) shall be omitted.
* **Effective Date:**
* The order comes into force on the date of its publication in the official Gazette.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Businesses Involved in Specified Foodstuffs**
* **Impact:** The removal of licensing requirements, stock limits, and movement restrictions on specified foodstuffs, as amended, could reduce regulatory burdens and compliance costs.
* **Action Required:** Review the amended order to understand the changes and adjust business practices accordingly. Ensure compliance with the revised regulations once effective upon publication.
**Stakeholder: Consumers**
* **Impact:** Changes in regulations related to foodstuffs could indirectly affect availability, pricing, and variety of products.
* **Action Required:** Stay informed about changes in regulations and how they might affect the food supply.
**Stakeholder: Government Agencies Responsible for Enforcement**
* **Impact:** The amended order changes the regulatory landscape for specified foodstuffs, requiring adjustments in enforcement strategies and monitoring activities.
* **Action Required:** Update procedures and guidelines to reflect the revised regulations and communicate these changes to relevant stakeholders.
Key Entities Referenced
Removal of Licensing Requirements, Stock Limits and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs Order, 2016: The original order that is being amended.
Removal of Licensing Requirements, Stock Limits and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs (Second Amendment) Order, 2017: Order issued by the Government of India amending the 2016 order.
Essential Commodities Act, 1955: The act under which the power to issue the order is conferred.
CO-OPERATION, FOOD AND CONSUMER PROTECTION DEPARTMENT: The Secretariat Department in Tamil Nadu responsible for the notification
Tamil Nadu: The State to which this gazette notification applies