Jute Stock Restrictions for Traders 2025 Order

The Jute Commissioner, Moloy Chandan Chakrabortty, has issued a directive under the Jute and Jute Textiles Control Order, 2016, limiting the quantity of raw jute that traders can hold. Traders must ensure their stock does not exceed the specified limits for their category. Any excess raw jute must be sold within fifteen days and delivered to the consignee by 20th October 2025. Traders are required to submit compliance reports with supporting documents via email immediately.

Weekly stock updates must be submitted every Friday on the Jute SMART portal. Stocks held in a single premise under different names will be treated as one, unless separate documentation proves otherwise. Stocks contracted for sale remain with the seller until physically delivered.

Non-compliance may lead to penalties, including imprisonment and fines under the Jute Order, 2016, and the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Authorized officials may inspect premises, verify stock declarations, and seize jute held in violation of this Order. This directive takes immediate effect and remains valid until further notice.