Rajasthan government recently waived mandi duty on forest produce Select the correct statements in t...........

Rajasthan Economy

Rajasthan government recently waived mandi duty on forest produce. Select the correct statements in this regard:

The waiver is intended to extend relief to tribal population and the traders dealing with tendu leaves and timber and non-wood products.
The decision abolishes the duty regime which was in force for the last 40 years.

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Recently, the Rajasthan government has waived mandi duty and farmers’ welfare cess for the forest produce sold outside the Krishi Upaj Mandi premises

The move is intended to extend relief to tribal population and the traders dealing with tendu leaves and timber and non-wood products.

The decision has led to abolition of the duty regime which was in force for the last 40 years.

The relevant provisions under Section 17 of the Rajasthan Krishi Upaj Mandi Act, 1961, have been amended

This follows a joint decision taken by the State government’s Forest and Agriculture Departments.

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