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The Rajasthan Tendu Leaves (Regulation of Trade) Act, 1974

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The Rajasthan Tendu Leaves (Regulation of Trade) Act, 1974 establishes a state monopoly over the trade and transport of tendu leaves, which are primarily used in bidi manufacturing across Rajasthan. It applies to tendu leaf growers, bidi manufacturers, exporters, retail vendors, and state-appointed trade agents. Under the law, the state government fixes annual purchase prices in consultation with an advisory committee, sets up collection depots, and strictly restricts unauthorized transport and private trading. By nationalizing the trade, this legislation aims to prevent economic exploitation of forest gatherers, ensure fair compensation for growers, and regulate forest revenue effectively.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Constitution of units
  4. 4. Appointment of agents
  5. 5. Restriction on purchase or transport of tendu leaves
  6. 6. Constitution of Advisory Committee
  7. 7. State Government to fix price in consultation with committee.
  8. 8. Opening of depots and publication of price lists, etc, at the depot.
  9. 9. State Government or agent to purchase tendu leaves
  10. 10. Registration
  11. 11. Registration of manufacturer of bidis and exporters of tendu leaves.
  12. 12. Disposal of tendu leaves
  13. 13. Retail sale of tendu leaves.
  14. 14. Delegation of powers
  15. 15. Power of entry, search, seizure, etc.
  16. 16. Penalty
  17. 17. Attempts and abetment
  18. 18. Cognizance of offences.
  19. 19. Compounding offences
  20. 20. Savings in respect of acts done in good faith
  21. 21. Power to make rules
  22. 22. Rajasthan Forest Act, 1953 and other laws not to apply to tendu leaves for purposes covered under this Act.
  23. 23. Removal of difficulties
  24. 24. Repeat and Savings

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