The Farm Laws Repeal Act, 2021

The Farm Laws Repeal Act, 2021

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS USED

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS USED G.S.R. . . . . . for General Statutory Rules.

THE FARM LAWS REPEAL ACT, 2021

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THE FARM LAWS REPEAL ACT, 2021 _______________ ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS ______________ SECTIONS 1. Repeal of Acts 20 of 2020, 21 of 2020 and 22 of 2020.

THE FARM LAWS REPEAL ACT, 2021

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Section 1 — Short title.— This Act may be called the Farm Laws Repeal Act, 2021. 2. Repeal of Acts 20 of 2020, 21 of 2020 and 22 of 2020

Section 3 — Amendment of Act 10 of 1955

THE FARM LAWS REPEAL ACT, 2021 ACT NO. 40 OF 2021 [30th November, 2021.] An Act to repeal the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, the Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020 and to amend the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. BE it enacted by Parliament in the Seventy-second Year of the Republic of India as follows:— 1. Short title.— This Act may be called the Farm Laws Repeal Act, 2021. Repeal of Acts 20 of 2020, 21 of 2020 and 22 of 2020.— The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, the Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020 and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020 are hereby repealed. Amendment of Act 10 of 1955. —In section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, sub-section (1A) shall be omitted.

STATEMENT OF OBJECTS AND REASONS

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STATEMENT OF OBJECTS AND REASONS Agriculture marketing plays an important role in providing necessary services to producers and buyers. Majority of the farmers in India are small and marginal farmers with less than two hectares of land. The Government has been making several interventions to support farmers, including small and marginal farmers by providing quality seeds, credit, insurance, procurement and market support and the like. The Budget allocation for Department of Agriculture has been increased by more than five times since 2014 and this year one hundred twenty three lakh crore rupees are being spent on various schemes or programmes. Under the Soil Health Card Scheme, approximately twenty-two crore cards have been distributed to farmers which are aimed at enhancing farm productivity. Under another Scheme, one hundred six lakh crore rupees have been transferred directly to eleven crore farmers.

avenues were provided for trade of their produce. Besides, farmers were free to select the avenues of their

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avenues were provided for trade of their produce. Besides, farmers were free to select the avenues of their choice where they can get more prices for their produce without any compulsion. However, the operation of the aforesaid Farm laws has been stayed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India. During the COVID period, the farmers have worked hard to increase production and fulfil the needs of the nation. As we celebrate the 75th Year of Independence— “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”, the need of the hour is to take everyone together on the path of inclusive growth and development. In view of the above, the aforesaid Farm Laws are proposed to be repealed.