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

The Jute Packaging Materials (Compulsory Use in Packing Commodities) Act, 1987 was enacted to promote the use of jute packaging materials and to protect the interests of jute farmers and workers. The Act makes it compulsory for manufacturers, traders, and exporters to use jute packaging materials for certain specified commodities, such as food grains, sugar, and fertilizer. The Act also provides for the establishment of a Jute Packaging Materials Committee to oversee the implementation of the Act and to ensure the availability of adequate supplies of jute packaging materials. The Act imposes penalties for non-compliance, which may include fines and imprisonment.