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Section 2, Seeds Act, 1966 [S1J-QV3]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 10 February 1966.

In Seeds Act, 1966 [A10-KJG]. This text from 10 February 1966. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 2, Seeds Act, 1966 [S1J-QV3]. Machine: S1J-QV3.

2. Definitions.—In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) "co-operative society" means a society registered or deemed to be registered under this Act; (b) "member" means a person joining in the application for the registration of a co-operative society and a person admitted to membership after such registration in accordance with this Act, the rules and the bye-laws; (c) "seed" means any of the following classes of seeds used for sowing or planting, namely, seeds of food crops, cotton seeds, seeds of cattle fodder and jute seeds; (d) "dealer" means a person carrying on the business of selling, exporting or importing seeds; (e) "notification" means a notification published in the Official Gazette, and the expression "notified" shall be construed accordingly; (f) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act.

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co-operative society: Section 2, Seeds Act, 1966 [S1JQV3] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "co-operative society" means a society registered or deemed to be registered under this Act

co-operative society: 21 more definitions.

dealer: Section 2, Seeds Act, 1966 [S1JQV3] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "dealer" means a person carrying on the business of selling, exporting or importing seeds

dealer: 19 more definitions.

member: Section 2, Seeds Act, 1966 [S1JQV3] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "member" means a person joining in the application for the registration of a co-operative society and a person admitted to membership after such registration in accordance with this Act, the rules and the bye-laws

member: 208 more definitions.

seed: Section 2, Seeds Act, 1966 [S1JQV3] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "seed" means any of the following classes of seeds used for sowing or planting, namely, seeds of food crops, cotton seeds, seeds of cattle fodder and jute seeds

seed: 19 more definitions.

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