This is a Tamil Nadu Government Gazette notification, dated December 25, 2019 (Issue No. 52). It translates a Government of India order regarding essential commodities.
The notification refers to Order (Status) No. 129, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Department, dated November 6, 2019.
It concerns an amendment to the 2016 order related to licensing requirements, stock limits, and movement restrictions for certain food items under Section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
The "Second Amendment Order" (2019) removes restrictions related to licensing, stock limits, and movement controls for specified food items. This order is effective immediately.
The amendment adds item (iv) to part 3(2) of the original order:
* Onion with the following stock limits for traders across all states and union territories until 30-11-2019:
* Wholesaler: 50 Metric Tons
* Retailer: 10 Metric Tons
The order reference is [F.No. S-10/3/2017-ECR&E]. The Economic Advisor is A.K. Choudhary.
The original order was published in the Gazette of India. G.S.R. 929(E), dated 29-9-2016
The Government Principal Secretary is Thayanand Kattariya. The director is N. Arul, Director, Tamil Development and News (Translation) Department.
Key Entities Referenced
Essential Commodities Act, 1955: This act empowers the central government to control the production, supply, and distribution of essential commodities. The notification references Section 3 of this Act.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution: The ministry responsible for consumer affairs, food and public distribution.
S.O. 3540(E): Notification number regarding regulations of specified food items.
Chennai: City where the notification is released, according to the Tamil Nadu Government.
Order for Removing Restrictions Regarding Licensing, Stock Limits and Movement of Specified Foodstuffs, 2016: Order that the amendment aims to revise.