**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Government of Tamil Nadu's Agriculture Department, dated June 24, 2020, regarding the reconstitution of the Statutory Project Management Committee for the Oilpalm Development Programme in Tamil Nadu. This reconstitution is for a further period of three years, in accordance with Section 3(1) of the Tamil Nadu Oilpalm (Regulation of Production and Processing) Act, 1994. The order is effective from March 30, 2020, based on Government Order No. 77.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Committee Reconstitution:** The Statutory Project Management Committee for the Oilpalm Development Programme is reconstituted for a further three years.
* **Legal Basis:** This reconstitution is mandated under Section 3(1) of the Tamil Nadu Oilpalm (Regulation of Production and Processing) Act, 1994.
* **Committee Composition:**
* The committee consists of 14 members, including the Agricultural Production Commissioner as Chairman, Additional Chief Secretaries/Principal Secretaries from various government departments, a representative from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, a representative from the Government of India, representatives from the industry and growers, and the Director of Agriculture as Member/Secretary.
* **Meeting Frequency and Location:** The committee's headquarters will be in Chennai, and it must meet at least twice a year.
* **Travel and Daily Allowances:** The committee is treated as a First Class Committee for the purpose of Travelling Allowance/Daily Allowance for non-official members.
* **Expenditure:** The expenditure towards Travelling Allowance/Daily Allowance for non-official members shall be debited to the "2401-00-Crop Husbandary-114- Development of Oilseeds" head of account.
* **Finance Department Concurrence:** The order has the concurrence of the Finance Department.
**Impact Analysis**
**Key Stakeholders impacted:**
* **Members of the Reconstituted Committee:**
* **Impact:** They will be responsible for managing and overseeing the Oilpalm Development Programme in Tamil Nadu.
* **Action Required:** They need to participate in committee meetings and carry out their designated roles.
* **Government of Tamil Nadu (Agriculture Department):**
* **Impact:** It ensures the implementation and monitoring of the Oilpalm Development Programme as per the Act.
* **Action Required:** To facilitate the functioning of the committee and monitor progress.
* **Oil Palm Growers and Entrepreneurs:**
* **Impact:** They are involved in the Oilpalm Development Programme.
* **Action Required:** Growers and entrepreneurs are to work with the committee.
* **Finance Department:**
* **Impact:** They must ensure funds for the committee.
* **Action Required:** Ensure proper allocation and concurrence for expenditure related to the committee.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Oilpalm (Regulation of Production and Processing) Act, 1994: Governs the regulation of oil palm production and processing in Tamil Nadu. The document reconstitutes the project management committee under Section 3(1) of this Act.
Tamil Nadu Oilpalm Project Management Committee: A statutory committee constituted by the Government of Tamil Nadu to oversee the Oilpalm Project. This document orders its reconstitution.
Chennai: The location of the committee's headquarters.
Agriculture Department (Tamil Nadu): The department issuing the notification to reconstitute the Project Management Committee.