The Spices Board of India oversees the cardamom auction system, ensuring transparency and fairness. Auctions are conducted at designated centers like Puttady and Bodinayakanur, where registered farmers and traders participate. Cardamom is graded and grouped into lots based on quality, and each lot is assigned a unique identifier. On auction days, traders place bids, and the highest bidder secures the lot. Payments are processed through the Spices Board, typically within a stipulated timeframe