Standing Order No. 493/2026 of the Home Department, Government of Punjab dated 24th August, 2026 on the production of certified seed [C1E-3RF]

Standing Order No. 493/2026

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

Home Department, Government of Punjab

Chandigarh, dated the 24th August, 2026

STANDING ORDER

To

All Fertiliser Inspectors,

Subject: The production of certified seed by seed producers 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 Home 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 production of certified seed by seed producers.

2. The matter has been examined. Every seed producer carrying on the production of certified seed shall make an application in Form B to the Market Committee within seven days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.

3. The Fertiliser Inspector shall ensure that produce is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Market Committee within seven days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Home Department, Government of Punjab.

(Secretary to Government)