The Tea Act, 1953

The Tea Act, 1953 was enacted to provide for the control of the tea industry in India, including the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, and sale of tea. The Act established the Tea Board of India, which is responsible for the overall development of the tea industry in the country. The Act also lays down provisions for the registration of tea estates, tea factories, and tea trade marks, as well as the control of tea exports and imports.