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“The objective of the new bill is to eliminate archaic/redundant provisions that have lost their relevance and make it industry friendly by eliminating licences and serving as a facilitator,” an official explained. According to an official, the draft tea bill aims to eliminate outdated or redundant provisions, eliminate licences, increase ease of doing business, and boost tea exports. The commerce ministry has suggested repealing the Tea Act of 1953, which is 68 years old, and replacing it with the Tea (Promotion and Development) Bill, 2022.
