Standing Order No. 3686/2023 of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Punjab dated 8th April, 2023 on the business of a commission agent in a market [C1K-ATS]

Standing Order No. 3686/2023

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

Social Welfare Department, Government of Punjab

Chandigarh, dated the 8th April, 2023

STANDING ORDER

To

All Fertiliser Inspectors,

Subject: The business of a commission agent in a market by commissions agent in a market 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 Social Welfare 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 commission agent in a market by commissions agent in a market.

2. The matter has been examined. Every commission agent in a market carrying on the business of a commission agent in a market shall make an application in Form B to the Board within seven days, accompanied by a fee of five hundred rupees.

3. The Fertiliser Inspector shall ensure that planting material is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Board within seven days.

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

(Secretary to Government)