The Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1937

Section 6. Extension of application of Act

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

6. Extension of application of Act.— The Central Government, after such consultation as it thinks fit of the interests likely to be affected, may by notification in the Official Gazette declare that the provisions of this Act shall apply to an article of agricultural produce not included in the Schedule[2] [or to an article other than an article of agricultural produce] and on the publication of such notification such article shall be deemed to be included in the Schedule. 1. Subs. by Act 18 of 2023, s. 2 and the Schedule for section 5C (w.e.f. 31-7-2024). 2. Ins. by Act 13 of 1942, s. 3 (w.e.f. 24-2-1937). THE SCHEDULE ( See section 2) 1. Fruit. 2. Vegetables. 3. Eggs. 4. Dairy produce. 5. Tobacco. 6. Coffee. 7. Hides and Skins. 8. Fruit products. 9. Atta. 10. Oilseeds. 11. Vegetable oils (including hydrogenated oils and vegetable fats). 12. Cotton. 13. Rice. 14. Lac. 15. Wheat 16. Sann Hemp. 17. Sugarcane gur (Jaggery). 18. Myrobalans. 19. Bura. 20. Wool and Goat Hair. 21. Bristles. 22. Rosin and Turpentine. 23. Arecanuts. 24. Essential Oil. 25. Cashewnut. 26. Cardamom. 27. Pepper. 28. Ginger. 29. Honey. 30. Curry Powder. 31. Kapok. 32. Raw Jute. 33. Paddy. 34. Millets. 35. Mesta. 36. Chilies. 37. Turmeric. 38. Tapioca Chips and Tapioca Flour 39. Sisal and Aloe Fibres. 40. Oil cakes.

Source: India Code

How this section changed

  1. inserted by Act 13 of 1942, s. 3

    In force from 24 Feb 1937

    Footnote: 2. Ins. by Act 13 of 1942, s. 3 (w.e.f. 24-2-1937).