Chennai: The Union Government has clarified that the stock limit, being enforced under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 will not apply to imported edible oils.
In an order passed on April 7, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said the order to further amend the Removal of (Licensing requirements, Stock Limits and Movement Restrictions) on Specified Foodstuffs Order, 2002 would be kept in abeyance for commodities such as edible oils, oilseeds and rice for one year.
Declaration
It would also not apply for transport distribution or disposal of edible oils, oilseeds and rice to places outside the State and also to import of these commodities. However, importers may be directed by the Centre or States to declare receipt of stocks and quantity retained by them.
The order follows representation from the industry complaining harassment by particularly State Government officials. They had especially complained of harassment in Maharashtra.
Officials said the Maharashtra Government was told by the Centre not to harass importers in particular.
In an order passed on April 7, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said the order to further amend the Removal of (Licensing requirements, Stock Limits and Movement Restrictions) on Specified Foodstuffs Order, 2002 would be kept in abeyance for commodities such as edible oils, oilseeds and rice for one year.
Declaration
It would also not apply for transport distribution or disposal of edible oils, oilseeds and rice to places outside the State and also to import of these commodities. However, importers may be directed by the Centre or States to declare receipt of stocks and quantity retained by them.
The order follows representation from the industry complaining harassment by particularly State Government officials. They had especially complained of harassment in Maharashtra.
Officials said the Maharashtra Government was told by the Centre not to harass importers in particular.
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