Standing Order No. 4429/2026 of the Finance Department, Government of Punjab dated 2nd August, 2026 on the running of a cold storage [C1F-ZXJ]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 4429/2026
GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB
Finance Department, Government of Punjab
Chandigarh, dated the 2nd August, 2026
STANDING ORDER
To
All Registrars,
Subject: The running of a cold storage by operators of a cold storage 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 Finance 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 running of a cold storage by operators of a cold storage.
2. The matter has been examined. Every operator of a cold storage carrying on the running of a cold storage shall make an application in Form A to the Director of Agriculture within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.
3. The Registrar shall ensure that certificate is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Director of Agriculture within sixty days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Finance 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 Finance 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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