Date: 2013-12-31Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
The Central Govt. hereby authorises the Tobacco Board to admit, from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette and upto the 31st March, 2014.
Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry authorizes the Tobacco Board to facilitate the sale of excess Flue Cured Virginia tobacco produced by both registered and unregistered growers in Karnataka. This decision addresses a supply imbalance and permits registered traders and dealers to purchase the excess tobacco until March 31, 2014, under specific conditions related to contributions to the Tobacco Fund.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Authorization:**
* The Tobacco Board is authorized to allow the purchase of excess Flue Cured Virginia tobacco in Karnataka.
* This authorization is valid from the date of notification publication until March 31, 2014.
* **Applicability:**
* Applies to excess tobacco produced by registered growers.
* Also applies to tobacco produced by unregistered growers.
* **Conditions for Registered Growers:**
* Registered growers must contribute ₹2 per kg and 7.5% of sale proceeds (including a 1% service charge) to the Tobacco Fund.
* These contributions are for the 2013-14 crop season.
* **Conditions for Unregistered Growers:**
* Unregistered growers must contribute ₹2 per kg and 15% of sale proceeds (including a 1% service charge) to the Tobacco Fund.
* These contributions are for the 2013-14 crop season.
* **Sale Venue:**
* Sales must occur at auction platforms designated by the Tobacco Board in Karnataka.
* **Record Keeping:**
* A record of rights concerning the 2013 tobacco crop must be furnished.
Impact Analysis
* **Tobacco Board:**
* Impact: Authorized to oversee and facilitate the sale of excess tobacco.
* Action Required: Ensure auction platforms are available and sales comply with notification terms.
* **Registered Growers:**
* Impact: Can sell excess Flue Cured Virginia tobacco through authorized channels.
* Action Required: Contribute ₹2 per kg and 7.5% of sale proceeds to the Tobacco Fund; furnish record of rights.
* **Unregistered Growers:**
* Impact: Can sell Flue Cured Virginia tobacco through authorized channels.
* Action Required: Contribute ₹2 per kg and 15% of sale proceeds to the Tobacco Fund; furnish record of rights.
* **Registered Traders and Dealers:**
* Impact: Permitted to purchase excess tobacco from registered and unregistered growers.
* Action Required: Participate in auctions at designated platforms, adhering to Tobacco Board regulations.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The Indian government ministry responsible for international trade and industry.
Tobacco Board: A statutory body established by the Government of India to regulate the tobacco industry.
Tobacco Board Act, 1975: An act of the Indian Parliament that established the Tobacco Board and regulates the tobacco industry in India.
Flue Cured Virginia tobacco: A type of tobacco that is cured using artificial heat.
Karnataka: A state in South India where excess Flue Cured Virginia tobacco cultivation has occurred.
New Delhi: The capital of India, where the notification was issued.
Asit Tripathy: Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, who signed the notification.
Tobacco Fund: A fund to which a certain percentage of the proceeds from the sale of tobacco is contributed.
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NOTIFICATION
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djuk mfpr le>rh gS_ New Delhi, the 30th December, 2013
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number of registered growers have cultivated Flue Cured
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Virginia tobacco in excess of the authorised quantity and
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unregistered growers have also resorted to unauthorised
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Flue Cured Virginia tobacco cultivation in the State of
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Karnataka, causing a mismatch between the demand and
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supply position;
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unregistered growers at the designated auction platforms dukZVd jkT; esa rEckdw cksMZ ds fu£n"V uhykeh eapksa ls dh tk,_
of the Tobacco Board in the State of Karnataka;
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registered traders and dealers of the Tobacco Board to
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purchase, at its auction platforms in the State of Karnataka,
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the excess flue cured virginia tobacco, produced by the
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registered growers and Flue Cured Virginia tobacco
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produced by unregistered growers in the State of
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proceeds of the sale (including a normal service
NOTIFICATION
charge of 1 per cent of proceeds payable by growers)
shall be contributed to the Tobacco Fund by every New Delhi, the 30th December, 2013
registered grower for the excess Flue Cured Virginia
S.O. 3913(E).—Whereas, the Central Government
tobacco produced by them for 2013-14 crop season;
is satisfied that circumstances have arisen rendering it
(b) an amount of Rs. 2 per kg., and 15 per cent. of the necessary in the public interest, to relax the restrictions
proceeds of the sale (including a normal service imposed by the Tobacco Board Act, 1975 (4 of 1975);
charge of 1 per cent of proceeds payable by growers)
And, whereas, the Central Government considers it
shall be contributed to the Tobacco Fund by every
necessary to dispose of the excess Flue Cured Virginia
unregistered grower for the Flue Cured Virginia
tobacco of the registered growers and Flue Cured Virginia
tobacco produced by him/her for 2013-14 crop
tobacco of unregistered growers at the designated
season;
auction platforms of the Tobacco Board in the State of
(c) a copy of the Record of Rights in respect of tobacco Karnataka;
crop for the 2013 is furnished.
Now, therefore, in exericise of the powers conferred
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sub-section (2) of section 8 of the Tobacco Board Act,
ASIT TRIPATHY, Jt. Secy.
1975 (4 of 1975 ), the Central Government hereby relaxes
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Karnataka for the period commencing from the date of
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unregistered growers the auction platforms authorised by
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the Tobacco Board.
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[F. No. 5/15/2013-EP (Agri--VI ]
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ASIT TRIPATHY, Jt. Secy.
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