In order to guard against “unnecessary harassment, raids, and compliance pressures from certain enforcement agencies and local authorities”, the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) on Wednesday formally requested Gujarat government to establish a state-level Vigilance Committee dedicated to protecting interests of jewellers across the state.
“Jewellers across Gujarat have long voiced concerns about unnecessary harassment, raids, and compliance pressures from certain enforcement agencies and local authorities. While we fully support transparency and lawful practices, the absence of clear SOPs often leaves jewellers vulnerable to misinterpretation and exploitation. This is why we have demanded the formation of vigilance committees — to act as a bridge between jewellers and the government, ensuring that genuine traders are protected, while malpractice is curbed,” stated Rajesh Rokde, chairman, GJC who along with other members of body representing gem and jewellery businesses met Deputy chief minister of Gujarat, Harsh Sanghavi and presented a proposal.
“Our goal is to safeguard the industry from arbitrary actions, build trust with customers, and create a fair environment where jewellers can focus on their business without fear. In Maharashtra, where the Chief Minister, with the support of Chitra Tai Wagh, President of Mahila Morcha, had also demanded such SOPs to safeguard the jewellery business,” Rokde added.
This initiative will create a structured mechanism where jewellers and state government authorities will work hand-in-hand to prepare SOPs and collaborate to resolve issues, GJC stated.
Published on December 3, 2025