The foundation of Dhunseri Tea was laid
when two British planters Mr. F.B. Hannen and Mr. W.P. Reid
opened a Tea Estate at the foot of Bhutan Hills and planted 150 acres of tea in one year.
The company was formally incorporated on
the 11th of May, 1916 when the two planters transferred this
Estate to Dhunseri Tea Company Limited which was actually founded with the main objective
of buying the Estate. The Estate was named Dhunseri Tea Estate due to its close proximity
with the Dhunseri river.
Tireless efforts of the company
transformed dense jungles full of wild beasts and reptiles, into lush green valleys of tea
bushes. New roads and paths were paved, residential quarters were constructed, a factory
for processing green tea was established and finally a packaging center for packaging of
garden-fresh processed tea was set up. All these ushered in an era of hope. Darkness gave
way to sunlight and humanity.
The Dhanuka family, after acquiring
substantial stake in the company made a successful and peaceful bid for the management in
1956. With the Companies Act becoming effective from 1st April, 1956 certain
restrictions were imposed on Managing Agents / Secretaries and Treasurers. Mr. E.A.
Hutchison, the Chairman, at that time agreed to terminate the agreement between the
Company and James Finlay and Co. Ltd. which ushered in the new management.
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