Standing Order No. 459/2026 of the Law Department, Government of Punjab dated 21st May, 2026 on the business of a co-operative society [C1H-VS1]

Standing Order No. 459/2026

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

Law Department, Government of Punjab

Chandigarh, dated the 21st May, 2026

STANDING ORDER

To

All Seed Inspectors,

Subject: The business of a co-operative society by co-operative societies 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 Law 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 business of a co-operative society by co-operative societies.

2. The matter has been examined. Every co-operative society carrying on the business of a co-operative society shall make an application in Form F to the Director of Agriculture within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of five thousand rupees.

3. The Seed Inspector shall ensure that fertiliser is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Director of Agriculture within fifteen days.

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

(Secretary to Government)