Standing Order No. 3914/2017 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Punjab dated 12th September, 2017 on the cultivation of land [C17-CNE]
As at 6 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 3914/2017
GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB
Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Punjab
Chandigarh, dated the 12th September, 2017
STANDING ORDER
To
All Agricultural Officers,
Subject: The cultivation of land by farmers under the Punjab Agricultural Produce Markets Act, 1961, regarding.
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Agricultural Produce Markets Act, 1961 (Punjab Act 23 of 1961), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Punjab hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:
1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the cultivation of land by farmers.
2. The matter has been examined. Every farmer carrying on the cultivation of land shall make an application in Form E to the Board within ninety days, accompanied by a fee of fifty rupees.
3. The Agricultural Officer shall ensure that fertiliser is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Board within ninety days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Punjab.
(Secretary to Government)
Made under
Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Agricultural Produce Markets Act, 1961 (Punjab Act 23 of 1961), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Punjab hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the Punjab Agricultural Produce Markets Act, 1961 (Punjab Act 23 of 1961) [S2F-PHN]. Vires verified.
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