Part IV-B, Ext. 402, REVENUE AND FOREST DEPARTMENT, NOTIFICATION, MAHARASHTRA FORESTS PRODUCE (REGULATION OF TRADE) ACT, 1969. No. Tendua-2025/C.R.-94/F-9. Monday, 3rd November 2025.

**Executive Summary** This notification, issued by the Revenue and Forest Department of the Government of Maharashtra on October 31st, 2025, establishes an Advisory Committee related to Tembhurni/Tendu (Diospyros melanoxylon) leaves. The committee is constituted under the Maharashtra Forests Produce (Regulation of Trade) Act, 1969, and will advise the State Government on matters related to these leaves for the period commencing July 1st, 2025, and ending June 30th, 2026. The Committee shall tender its advice to the Government on or before 15th November, 2025. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Purpose:** To advise the State Government regarding Tembhurni/Tendu (Diospyros melanoxylon) leaves. * **Duration:** The advisory committee is constituted for the period from July 1st, 2025, to June 30th, 2026. * **Advisory Matters:** The committee will advise on: * Fixation of a fair and reasonable price for Tembhurni/Tendu leaves purchased by the State Government or its agents. * Fixation of charges for the collection of these leaves from Government lands. * **Committee Composition:** The committee includes representatives from the following categories: * Government * Growers * Tendu Leaves Exporters/Bidi Manufacturers * Tribal Labourers * Village Forest Committee * **Committee Members:** * Additional Principle Chief Conservator of Forests (NTFP), Maharashtra State, Nagpur (Chairman) * Conservator of Forest (T), Nagpur (Member-Secretary) * Shri. Yera Shivram Pocham, Tamdala, Tq. Sironcha, Dist-Gadchiroli (Member) * Shri. Satish Shankar Made, Chittur, Tq. Sironcha, Dist-Gadchiroli (Member) * Shri. Bandu Mara Gawade, Rompalli, Tq. Sironcha, Dist-Gadchiroli (Member) * Shri. Mohmmad Isshak, Pasha Enterprises, Naya Bazaar, Kamathi (Member) * Shri. Ajay Jamanadas Wadera, Share holder, Morarji Tribhuwandas & company (Member) * Shri. Anil Haridasji Kumre, At. Kumbhi Post. Bodli Tal./ Dist. Gadchiroli (Member) * Shri. Jagdish Karu Uike, Chairman, Joint Forest Management Committee At. Ravanwadi Tal. Dist.Bhandara (Member) * The Chief Conservator of Forests (Territorial), Nagpur Circle, Nagpur (Member Secretary) * **Reporting Deadline:** The Committee shall tender its advice to the Government on or before 15th November, 2025. **Impact Analysis** **Stakeholder: Maharashtra State Government** * **Impact:** Receives advice on pricing and collection charges for Tembhurni/Tendu leaves to ensure fair practices. * **Action Required:** Consider the advisory committee's recommendations for the fixation of prices and collection charges. **Stakeholder: Tembhurni/Tendu Leaves Growers** * **Impact:** Fair pricing of Tembhurni/Tendu leaves purchased by the State Government or its agents. * **Action Required:** May need to provide information or representation through their committee members to ensure their interests are considered in the price fixation. **Stakeholder: Tendu Leaves Exporters / Bidi Manufacturers** * **Impact:** Collection charges from Government lands for Tembhurni/Tendu Leaves * **Action Required:** May need to provide information or representation through their committee members to ensure their interests are considered in the price fixation. **Stakeholder: Tribal Labourers** * **Impact:** Pricing of Tembhurni/Tendu Leaves purchased by the State Government or its agents. * **Action Required:** May need to provide information or representation through their committee members to ensure their interests are considered in the price fixation. **Stakeholder: Village Forest Committee** * **Impact:** Fair pricing of Tembhurni/Tendu leaves purchased by the State Government or its agents. * **Action Required:** May need to provide information or representation through their committee members to ensure their interests are considered in the price fixation.

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