In force · As amended up to 2026-08
11B. Licences to be obtained for grading work and construction of barns etc.— No person shall—
(i) take up grading work relating to virginia tobacco for commercial purposes; or
(ii) take up the construction and operation of a barn,
unless he obtains a licence from the Board in accordance with the rules made under this Act.
1. Ins. by Act 57 of 1985, s. 4 (w.e.f. 1-12-1985).
2. Ins. by s. 5, ibid . (w.e.f. 1-12-1985).
Explanation .—For the purposes of this section,—
(i) "barn" means a building or structure with a roof of zinc sheets or tiles having flue pipes, furnace and tiers used for flue curing of tobacco leaves;
(ii) "grading work" means separating tobacco leaves into specific grades on the basis of plant position, maturity, colour, body and blemish and in accordance with such specifications as may be prescribed.]
Source: India Code