West Bengal Silkworm Seed, Cocoon and Silk Yarn Rules, 1991

Government of West Bengal
Department of Cottage & Small Scale Industries

No. 57-Cot(IV) Date: 11th January, 1991

West Bengal Silkworm Seed, Cocoon and Silk Yarn (Regulation of Production, Supply, Distribution and Sale) Rules, 1991

Chapter – I
Preliminary

• Short title and commencement.
• Definitions.

Chapter – II
Regulation of Production etc., of Silkworm Seed and Cocoon

• Restriction on rearing silkworms.
• Application for grant of licence.
• Grant of licence.
• Fee for grant or renewal of licence.
• Renewal of licence.
• Procedure on death of licensee.
• Loss of licence.
• Payment of fees.
• Qualification of seed preparer, seed rearer and reeler.
• Conditions to be complied with by seed preparation.
• Conditions to be complied with by a licensed rearer.
• Further examination to determine whether eggs are diseased.
• Sanitary and other conveniences that should be provided for at the production and distribution centres of silkworm seed.
• Authorisation to possess silkworm seed.

Chapter – III
Regulation of sale and purchase of silk yarn

• Officer to authorise for possession of silk yarn, etc.
• Application for the grant of licence as a trader in silk yarn.
• Renewal of licence.
• Conditions for granting a licence.
• Maintenance of Accounts etc.
• Storage of silk yarn.

Chapter – IV
Miscellaneous

• Constitution of development and price stabilisation from authority.
• Appeal.
• Composition of offences.
• Procedure regarding seizure etc.
• Power of Director.

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