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Section 4 of The Jute Packaging Materials (Compulsory Use in Packing Commodities) Act, 1987

(1)The Central Government shall, with a view to determining the commodity or class of commodities or percentages thereof in respect of which jute packaging material shall be used in their packing, constitute a Standing Advisory Committee consisting of such persons as have, in the opinion of that Government, the necessary expertise to give advice in the matter.
(2)The Standing Advisory Committee shall, after considering the following matters, indicate its recommendations to the Central Government, namely:--
1. (a)the existing level of usage of jute material;
2. (b)the quantity of raw jute available;
3. (c)the quantity of jute material available;
4. (d)the protection of interests of persons engaged in the jute industry and in the production of raw jute;
5. (e)the need for continued maintenance of jute industry;
6. (f)the quantity of commodities which, in its opinion, is likely to be required for packing in jute material;
7. (g)such other matters as the Standing Advisory Committee may think fit.

Summary

The Central Government must set up a group called the Standing Advisory Committee.
This committee is created to help decide which goods and what percentages of those goods must use jute packaging.
Members must be chosen by the Central Government based on their necessary expertise to give advice.
Before making recommendations, the committee must look at jute usage, raw jute availability, and available jute material.
The committee must also consider the interests of people in the jute industry and the need to maintain that industry.
They must estimate the quantity of goods needing jute packaging and can consider any other relevant matters.

Practical examples

1On July 15, 2026, the Ministry of Textiles nominates Dr. Ramesh, an agricultural economist with twenty years of experience in natural fibers, and Mrs. Kapoor, a supply chain expert, to join the Standing Advisory Committee to provide expert advice on packaging.

2During its meeting on September 10, 2026, the Standing Advisory Committee analyzes national harvest data to estimate the exact quantity of raw jute available for the upcoming season before drafting their official recommendation for the government.

FAQ

1. Who appoints the members of the Standing Advisory Committee?

The Central Government appoints the members based on its opinion of their expertise.

2. What is the main purpose of this committee?

Its purpose is to advise the government on which goods or percentages of goods must be packed in jute packaging materials.

3. What physical raw materials must the committee study before making recommendations?

The committee must look at the quantity of raw jute available and the quantity of jute material already available.

4. Whose job security or business interests must the committee consider?

The committee must consider protecting the interests of persons engaged in the jute industry and in the production of raw jute.

Test yourself

Q1.Who constitutes (sets up) the Standing Advisory Committee?

Q2.What qualification must members of the Standing Advisory Committee have?

Q3.Which of the following is NOT a specific matter the committee must consider under Section 4(2)?

Q4.What must the committee look at regarding the industry's long-term survival?

Q5.Can the Standing Advisory Committee consider matters other than those specifically listed in Section 4(2)(a) to (f)?

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