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Section 84 of The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001

Any person may, on an application to the Authority or the Registrar, as the case may be, and on payment of such fees as may be prescribed, obtain a certified copy of any entry in the Register or any other document in any proceedings under this Act pending before such Authority or Registrar or may inspect such entry or document.

Summary

This section declares that documents and register entries under the plant variety law are open to the public for inspection.
It allows any person to obtain certified copies of Register entries or documents from pending proceedings.
It requires a person to file a formal application and pay the prescribed fee to inspect or get certified copies.
It covers entries in the National Register as well as documents in any pending proceeding before the Authority or Registrar.

Practical examples

1Gopal, an organic farmer, wants to verify if a multinational company's claims about a registered maize variety are accurate. In November 2026, he submits a simple application and pays a fifty-rupee fee to the Registrar to inspect the variety's official register entry.

2An agricultural researcher, Dr. Nair, wants to study the active opposition documents in a pending registration case before the Authority. He applies under Section 84, pays the required fees, and receives certified copies of the opposition filings to assist in his research.

FAQ

1. Can anyone inspect the National Register under Section 84 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001?

Yes, under Section 84 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001, any person can inspect any entry in the Register or any document in pending proceedings, provided they submit an application and pay the prescribed fees.

2. How do I obtain a certified copy of a pending proceeding document under Section 84 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001?

Under Section 84 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001, you must make an application to the Authority or the Registrar, pay the prescribed fees, and they will provide you with a certified copy of the requested document.

3. Does Section 84 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001 apply to documents of closed cases or only pending proceedings?

Section 84 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001, explicitly mentions any entry in the Register or any other document in any proceedings under this Act pending before such Authority or Registrar.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 84 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001, who is permitted to inspect or obtain certified copies of pending documents?

Q2.What is required to obtain a certified copy of an entry in the Register under Section 84 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001?

Q3.Under Section 84 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001, which types of documents are open to inspection?

Q4.If a person obtains a certified copy of a document under Section 84 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001, how can they use it in a court case under Section 82?

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