Section 9 of The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001
All orders and decisions of the Authority shall be authenticated by the signature of the Chairperson or any other member authorised by the Authority in this behalf.
Summary
- Every official order and decision made by the authority must be formally validated.
- Validation of these official orders is done by signing the document.
- The chairperson of the authority has the power to sign and authenticate these documents.
- The authority can also authorize any of its other members to sign and validate these decisions on its behalf.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who must sign the decisions of the Authority under Section 9 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001?
Under Section 9 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001, decisions must be signed by the Chairperson or any other member who is authorized by the Authority in this behalf.
2. Can a regular employee of the registry sign an order of the Authority under Section 9 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001?
No, under Section 9 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001, only the Chairperson or a member of the Authority authorized in this behalf can sign to authenticate orders and decisions.
3. What is the purpose of the signature on Authority orders under Section 9 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001?
Under Section 9 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001, the signature serves to authenticate, or formally prove the genuineness of, the orders and decisions made by the Authority.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 9 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001, which of the following methods is used to authenticate the orders and decisions of the Authority?
Q2.Under Section 9 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001, who besides the Chairperson can sign to authenticate an order of the Authority?
Q3.Under Section 9 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001, which documents require the authentication signature of the Chairperson or an authorised member?
Q4.Under Section 9 of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001, who has the primary authority to designate another member of the Authority to sign and authenticate its orders?