Darjeeling Tea - GI & its Cancellation

A GI Cancellation application was filed by Shri Rajeev Saraf, New Delhi on various grounds earlier reported. Pursuant thereof, the GI Registry, India through its letter dated 27.04.2009 has advised the Proprietor i.e. Tea Board, Kolkotta to move for rectification of their GI.

The GI Registry is not bold enough to cancel the Darjeeling Tea GI but it flows from their conduct, as they have now advised the Darjeeling Tea owner Tea Board, Kolkotta to move for rectification. Whereas they hold no such legal sanctity. Apparently the Registry officials now feel cornered and are acting in cover up manner. 

They have always assumed power which is not legally vested. My continuous pleas qua wrong GI registration, unhealthy practices, illegal acts and consequently sending negative signals by the GI Registry is now vindicated.