(a) whether any decision regarding dispensing with the licensing requirement
for dealers presently working under the fertilizer control has been taken;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the time by which the decision is likely to be taken in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (DR. CHHATTRA PAL SINGH)
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b) & (c): Under Clause 7 of the Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985, it was mandatory
for every dealer to obtain the Certificate of Registration for carrying on the
business of selling of fertiliser as whole-sale or retail dealer. The Government of
India has amended Clause 7 of the Fertiliser Control Order on 16.1.2003
dispensing with the requirement of ‘Certificate of Registration’ and replaced with
the ‘Memorandum of Intimation’.