The Telangana Cotton Seeds (Regulation of Supply, Distribution, Sale and Fixation of Sale Price) Act, 2007
The Telangana Cotton Seeds (Regulation of Supply, Distribution, Sale and Fixation of Sale Price) Act, 2007
The Telangana Cotton Seeds Act regulates the supply, distribution, quality, and pricing of all varieties of cotton seeds, including genetically modified seeds, within the state. It applies to seed producers, distributors, and dealers, while exempting direct sales between individual farmers. The law empowers state authorities to fix maximum sale prices, mandate firm registration, conduct quality testing, and penalize the sale of misbranded or substandard seeds. This legislation matters because it protects cotton farmers from commercial exploitation and poor crop yields by ensuring fair seed prices, high quality standards, and statutory financial compensation if seeds fail to meet advertised performance claims.
- 1. Short title and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Appointment of Controller.
- 4. Powers of Controller.
- 5. Functions of Controller.
- 6. State Seed Testing Laboratory.
- 7. Compensation to farmer.
- 8. Seed Inspector.
- 9. Seed Analyst.
- 10. Report of Seed Analyst.
- 11. Direction to price fixing.
- 12. Penalties.
- 13. Offences by companies.
- 14. Cognizance of Offences.
- 15. Protection of action taken in good faith.
- 16. Appeal.
- 17. Forfeiture of property.
- 18. Power to give directions.
- 19. Exemption.
- 20. Power to make rules.
- 21. Guidelines for interpretation of Act.
- 22. Repeal of Ordinance No.4 of 2007.
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