Standing Order No. 256/2024 of the Agriculture Department, Government of Punjab dated 24th December, 2024 on the sale of seeds [C1F-Q76]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 256/2024
GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB
Agriculture Department, Government of Punjab
Chandigarh, dated the 24th December, 2024
STANDING ORDER
To
All Plant Protection Officers,
Subject: The sale of seeds by dealers 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 Agriculture 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 sale of seeds by dealers.
2. The matter has been examined. Every dealer carrying on the sale of seeds shall make an application in Form G to the Seed Certification Agency within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.
3. The Plant Protection Officer shall ensure that insecticide is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Seed Certification Agency within forty-five days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Agriculture 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 Agriculture 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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