Section 13 of The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001
- (1)For the purposes of this Act, a Register called the National Register of Plant Varieties shall be kept at the head office of the Registry, wherein shall be entered the names of all the registered plant varieties with the names and addresses of their respective breeders, the right of such breeders in respect of the registered varieties, the particulars of the denomination of each Registered variety, its seed or other propagating material along with specification of salient features thereof and such other matters as may be prescribed.
- (2)Subject to the superintendence and direction of the Central Government, the Register shall be kept under the control and management of the Authority.
- (3)There shall be kept at each branch office of the Registry a copy of the Register and such other documents as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct.
Summary
- A central book called the National Register of Plant Varieties must be maintained at the registry's head office.
- This register must record the names of all registered varieties along with the names and addresses of their breeders.
- It must document the specific rights of breeders and the physical characteristics or salient features of each variety.
- It must detail the denomination, seed, or other plant parts used for multiplying the variety.
- The Authority is in charge of controlling and managing the register, under the oversight of the Central Government.
- Every branch office of the registry must keep a complete copy of this central register.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Where is the National Register of Plant Varieties physically kept under Section 13 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001?
Under Section 13 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001, the National Register of Plant Varieties is kept at the head office of the Plant Varieties Registry.
2. What details about breeders must be entered in the National Register of Plant Varieties under Section 13 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001?
Under Section 13 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001, the National Register must contain the names and addresses of the respective breeders and their rights in respect of the registered varieties.
3. Who controls and manages the National Register under Section 13 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001?
Under Section 13 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001, the Register is kept under the control and management of the Authority, subject to the superintendence and direction of the Central Government.
4. Are copies of the National Register available at branch offices under Section 13 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001?
Yes, under Section 13 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001, a copy of the Register must be kept at each branch office of the Registry, along with any other documents directed by the Central Government.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 13 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001, which of the following details is NOT explicitly required to be entered into the National Register of Plant Varieties?
Q2.Under Section 13 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001, whose superintendence and direction is the control of the Register subject to?
Q3.Under Section 13 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001, what must be kept at each branch office of the Registry?
Q4.Under Section 13 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001, what must be recorded regarding the physical material of a registered variety?