Ministry : Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department of Commerce)

Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii)

Subject : Extra Ordinary

Overview [Extraordinary Gazette of India, Part II]

This is an extraordinary issue of the Gazette of India notifying key appointments to the Tea Board under the Tea Act, 1953. It specifically appoints two Members of Parliament to the Board for a three-year term, thereby reconstituting its membership.

Key Points

• Appointments: Shri Gaurav Gogoi and Shri Kamakhya Prasad Tasa as Members of the Tea Board.
• Tenure: Three years from the date of publication or until ceasing to be a Member of Lok Sabha, whichever is earlier.
• Legal Basis: Exercising powers under sub-section (3) of section 4 of the Tea Act, 1953, and rules 4 and 5 of the Tea Rules, 1954.
• Amendments: Replaces previous entries for serial numbers 6 and 7 in the earlier S.R.O. 944 dated 17 March 1954.
• Historical Record: Includes a comprehensive list of prior amendments to the notification since 1990.

Summary [Extraordinary Gazette of India, Part II]

This extraordinary gazette notification appoints two Members of Parliament—Shri Gaurav Gogoi and Shri Kamakhya Prasad Tasa—as members of the Tea Board for a three-year term. The appointment is made under the Tea Act, 1953, and supersedes the previous members listed under S.R.O. 944 (1954). The notification formally updates the board's composition and includes a complete audit trail of past amendments, ensuring continuity and statutory compliance for the regulation of India's tea industry.