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10th June,20l.0

To

The Registrar of Geographical Indi ions,

Geographical Indication Registry,
Chennai

Re: GI Application No.198 for GIRI MREES AND FABRICS in

& 25 in the name
classes 24 Suvarna Lakshmi WCS Ltd, Kabela Road, Il
Ward, Mangalagiri, Guntur - 522 503 and 20 other Sociaies.

Dear Sir,

We write in response vour examination report bearing

No.GIR/App.No. I 98/FCR/ 1 0/3 5 6* April, 2010.

We are herewith filing our reply the examination report in the captioned GI
Application. The parawise replies to queries raised are as follows:

As regards vour query in clause 1:

ln response to the query no. 1, it is confirmed that all Mangalagiri producers are
in the process of forming an society and the details of the same would be
furnished soon.

As regards vour querv in clause 2:

As regards the requirements of c of the FCR, it is stated that 3 copies of the

certified geographical maps are procured from the relevant source. On
procurement the same shall be furni
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As regards vour querv in clause 3:

In response to query No. 3 it is reliabfy learnt that South Indian Inscriptions Volume IV
(published by the Archaeological Sufvey of India) pages 231-233 relating to the pillar
inscription no. 711 and 7ll-A carries material proof of weaving tradition in
Mangalagiri town centuries ago. Besides, there is also a well known legend relating to
pilgrims who were said to have offerod their obeisance to Lord Panakala Narasimha on
the hill top, and would then buy a saree from a local weaver before leaving
Mangalagiri.

As regards vour query in clause 4:

In response to query no. 4, it is reiterated that all Information relating to clause 4 of the
FCR have been detailed already under Heading titled "Method of Production" of both
Form GI 1 and SOC under various subheads.:

i. Quality of raw material:- Pure cotton yarn in the hank form. 80s x 80s
thickness. Zarithreads in silver and gold.

ii. Method of production of raw fibers and their utilization in making the
finished product:- Pure cotton yarn is procured from the mills in Tamil Nadu.
Now even available from mills in Andhra Pradesh. Zari rs procured from Surat.

iii. Texture of raw fiber:- Tlne yarn procured is creamish in colour with the
presence of several impurities such as oil, wax etc. The yarn is also sticky in
texture which is why it is boiled in hot water with caustic soda and soap. In
essence the yarn is not very flne in nature. In the pre-loom process rice conjee
is sprayed to reinforce the fabric and make it amenable.

iv. Quality of Water:- Since we have not mentioned anything with regard to
quality of water we can pre$ume that the same does not qualitatively affect
production of Mangalagiri sarees, in which case , as we have seen in a few
other GIs, we can establish a reliable linkage between the skill of weavers
passed on over generations with the region delineated for this GI

v. Colourfast characteristics:- It is stated that the Vat dye is added to Sodium

Hypsosulphite and caustic soda to effectuate colour fast dyeing. The yarn is
essentially sticky. To remove the stickiness it is first boiled in hot water with
caustic soda. In addition, Vat dyes are used rendering the absorption of the dye
into the yam.
 vi. Durability:- Highly durable due to the tightness of the weave.

vii. Craftsmanship of the Weaving Community:- is already dealt with in detail

under the heading 'Human Creativity'-in the Statement of case.

In response to the query No. 5, it is stated that the inspection and quality control would
be undertaken by the master artisans at the first instance who employ high standards of
quality control. Subsequent to which the final product would inspected by the APCO
Regional Manager to add anothor layer of Quality control and Inspection . Apart from
thJ above pr"uiiling two-tier inspection system, The Weaver Service Centre and
Additional Director Handlooms would act in an advisory capacity to the Master
Weavers.
A schematic representation of thp above for better clarity is depicted below :

FINAL PRODUCT ) MASTER WEA.VER ) APCO-REGIONAL MANAGER)MARKET

V
WEAVERS SERVICE CENTRE I
&. I ECT IN ADVISORY CAPACITY
ADITTIONAL DIRECTOR HANDLOOMS T
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As regards vour querv in claufe 6:

In response to the query No. 6, it is stated that attempts are being made to procure
documents to support the existetrce of the GI years ago'

In response to the query no. 7 it is stated that the representation sheet with the requisite
detaili would be furnished whsn the Apex society is formed and details of name and
address ofthe society are proculed.

As regards vour querv in clauFe 8:

response to query No. 8, it is stated that the required notarized affidavit would be
filed
as soon as the Apex bodY is formed.
The Registrar of GI is hereby requested to take this response to the FCR dated 6th April
2010 on record and proceed in the matter. It is once again undertaken to file all details
of the Apex body as and when it is formed.

Yours sincerely,

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Advocate
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E-MAIL : chennoionondondonond@yohoo.co.in

IF May,2010

To,
The Registtar of Geographical Indications
The Geographical Indications Registry
Chennai.

Re: GI Application No. 198 for rcgistration of MANGALGIRI

SAREES AND FABRICS" in classes 24 & 25 in the name of
Suuama Lakshmi WCS Ltd,, Kabela Road, 17h War4 Mangalagid,
Guntur District, - 522 503 and 20 other societies.
\"0"\% I Dear Sir,
I l^r\
r We write in
furtherance to your letter bearing ref No. GIR/App. No.
198/FCR/10/35 dated 6'h April, 2010 received by us on 12e April,201'0
intimating us to file reply to the notice under Rule 31 of the Geographical
Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Rule 2002

ffi On behalf of our clients, we afe filing a request on Form GI-9 'C' along with
fee of Rs. 300/- for extension of time by one month for filing reply to the
notice under Rule 31 of the Geogaphical Indications of Goods (Registration
and Protection) Rule 2002.

\X/e request you to kindly take the request on record and proceed accordingly.

Yours sincerely,

-Lk;':\u,*"J
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Gowri Tirumurti

EncL: Fotm GI- 9 'C'along with fee of Rs. 300/-

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FORMGI-9'C'

Application for extension of time (not being a time exptessly

provided in the Act ot ptesctibed by rule)
Sectiorn 64, de 83(1)

In the matter of in class 25 for registration of MANGALGIRI

Application No. 198
SAREES AND FABRICS in the name of Suvarna Lakshmi WCS Ltd.. Kabela Road.
17e Ward, Mangalagiri, Guntur District.

I/We Suvama Lakshmi WCS Ltd., Kabela Road, 17'Ward, Mangalagiri, Guntur District, -

522 503 arrd 20 other societies being the applicant in the above matter heteby apply fot an
extension of time by one month from 116 May, 2010 to 116 June, 2010 fot filing our reply
to the notice under Rule 31 of the Geographical Indications of Goods (R.egistration and

Protection) Rule 2002, on the following grounds;

l%e are in lhe brocess of collatins informalion's.

All communication relating to this Opposition /appbcaaon may be sent to the following
address in India:
Anand And Anand
Advocates
New No.31, Old No. tl
Flat GA, ARVilla,3d Main Road,
Gandhi Nagat, Adyat,
Chennai - 600 020.

Dated at this the 10'day of May,2010.

-4r--; fu't"'t-
ll For APPLICANT
e]rIhNO AND ANAND. Advocates
The Registrar of Geographical Indications
The Geographical Indications Regrstry
Chennai
Fee of Rs.300/-.