Bare Act
The East Punjab Improved Seeds and Seedling Act, 1949
General194910 sections
This law aims to standardize agriculture in Haryana by mandating the use of government-approved seeds and seedlings. It requires farmers to use only these improved varieties and restricts their movement between areas. The Agriculture Department supplies these seeds through authorized agents, and the government can designate controlled zones to strictly monitor growing and selling practices. Officers are empowered to inspect land and premises to ensure compliance. Using non-approved seeds or withholding government seeds from sale results in fines, with legal proceedings permitted only by the Deputy Commissioner.
- 1. Short title, extent and date of commencement.
- 2. Interpretation.
- 3. Power to declare seeds or seedlings of approved varieties of crop and to specify the area and period and restrict movement.
- 4. Provision of seeds and seedlings by Agricultural Department.
- 4-A. Controlled areas.
- 5. Powers of the Agriculture or Revenue Department Officers to enter, inquire or search.
- 6. Penalties.
- 7. Bar of suit or other legal proceedings.
- 8. Power of Government to make rules.
- 9. Repeal of East Punjab Ordinance No. 5 of 1949.
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