The East Punjab Improved Seeds and Seedlings Act, 1949
The East Punjab Improved Seeds and Seedlings Act, 1949
This law regulates the use of improved seeds and seedlings in the territory of Chandigarh to ensure agricultural quality. It requires every land occupier to use only seeds and seedlings approved by the Department of Agriculture, which supplies them through authorized agents. The Act restricts the movement of these items between different areas to prevent the spread of inferior varieties. To enforce these rules, government officers can inspect land and storage facilities. Violating the law, such as using unapproved seeds or withholding them from farmers, results in fines, making this legislation essential for maintaining crop standards and food security in the region.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent and date of commencement
- 2. Interpretation
- 3. Power to declare seeds or seedlings of approved variety of crops and to specify the area and period, and restrict movement
- 4. Provisions of seeds and seedlings by Agricultural Department
- 5. Powers of the Agriculture or Revenue Department officers to enter, inquire and search
- 6. Penalties
- 7. Bar of suit or other legal proceedings
- 8. Power of Government to make rules
- 9. Repeal
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