Date: 2016-05-25Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 4 of the Tobacco Board Act 1975 4 of 1975 read with rules 3 and 4 of the Tobacco Board Rules 1976 the Central Government
Executive Summary:
This notification, S.O. 1869(E), published on May 25, 2016, announces appointments to the Tobacco Board. It is issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department of Commerce, under the Tobacco Board Act of 1975 and Tobacco Board Rules of 1976. The notification also amends a previous notification from December 17, 1975.
Key Points / Main Content:
Appointments to the Tobacco Board:
* The Central Government appoints members to the Tobacco Board for a three-year term from the notification's publication date.
Amendment to Previous Notification:
* The notification amends the Government of India's notification number S.O.5417, dated December 17, 1975.
* Serial numbers 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 under clause (e) of subsection (4) of section 4 are substituted with new entries.
New Member Details:
* **Shri K.K.Mishra:** Kanpur District, Uttar Pradesh, representing Growers, Exporters, and Processors of Tobacco.
* **Shri Gaddamanugu Satyanarayana:** West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, representing Growers, Exporters, and Processors of Tobacco.
* **Shri P.V.Basavarajappa:** Mysore, Karnataka, representing Growers, Exporters, and Processors of Tobacco.
* **Shri Kiran Kumar:** Hubli, Karnataka, representing Growers, Exporters, and Processors of Tobacco.
* **Shri Balineni Setaiah:** Prakasham District, Andhra Pradesh, representing Growers, Exporters, and Processors of Tobacco.
Impact Analysis:
Tobacco Board Members:
Impact: New members are appointed for a three-year term, replacing previous members in the specified roles.
Action Required: New members should assume their responsibilities.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry:
Impact: The Ministry is responsible for implementing and overseeing the updated appointments and amendments to the Tobacco Board.
Action Required: Ensure the changes are effectively administered and communicated to relevant parties.
Growers, Exporters, and Processors of Tobacco:
Impact: The entities are now represented by the newly appointed members in the Tobacco Board.
Action Required: Engage with their new representatives to ensure their interests are addressed.
Key Entities Referenced
Tobacco Board: A statutory body established under the Tobacco Board Act, 1975, responsible for the development of the tobacco industry in India.
Tobacco Board Act, 1975: An Indian law that established the Tobacco Board and outlines its functions and powers.
Tobacco Board Rules, 1976: Rules formulated under the Tobacco Board Act, 1975, to govern the functioning and administration of the Tobacco Board.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The Indian government ministry responsible for formulating and implementing policies related to commerce and industry.
New Delhi: The location of the notification, likely the head office of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It is the capital of India.
Kanpur District, Uttar Pradesh: A district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India, represented by Shri K.K. Mishra as a member of the Tobacco Board.
West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh: A district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, represented by Shri Gaddamanugu Satyanarayana as a member of the Tobacco Board.
Mysore, Karnataka: A city in the state of Karnataka, India, represented by Shri P.V.Basavarajappa as a member of the Tobacco Board.