Section 5 of The Seeds Act, 1966
If the Central Government, after consultation with the Committee, is of opinion that it is necessary or expedient to regulate the quality of seed of any kind or variety to be sold for purposes of agriculture, it may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare such kind or variety to be a notified kind or variety for the purposes of this Act and different kinds or varieties may be notified for different States or for different areas thereof.
Summary
- This section gives the Central Government the power to declare any kind or variety of seed as a notified kind or variety.
- It requires the Central Government to consult with the Central Seed Committee before making this declaration.
- It specifies that the quality of these notified seeds must be regulated for sale in agriculture.
- It allows the government to notify different kinds or varieties for different states or even different areas within a state.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who has the power to declare a seed kind or variety as a notified variety under Section 5 of the Seeds Act, 1966?
Under Section 5 of the Seeds Act, 1966, the Central Government has the power to declare a seed kind or variety as a notified kind or variety by publishing a notification in the Official Gazette.
2. Must the government consult any authority before notifying a seed variety under Section 5 of the Seeds Act, 1966?
Yes, under Section 5 of the Seeds Act, 1966, the Central Government must consult with the Central Seed Committee before declaring any seed kind or variety as notified.
3. Can a seed variety be notified for only one state instead of the whole country under Section 5 of the Seeds Act, 1966?
Yes, Section 5 of the Seeds Act, 1966 allows different seed kinds or varieties to be notified for different states or even different areas within a state.
4. What is the main purpose of notifying a seed kind or variety under Section 5 of the Seeds Act, 1966?
Under Section 5 of the Seeds Act, 1966, the purpose of notifying a seed variety is to regulate its quality when sold for agricultural use.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 5 of the Seeds Act, 1966, whose opinion and consultation are required before the Central Government can notify a seed kind or variety?
Q2.Under Section 5 of the Seeds Act, 1966, which of the following statements is true regarding the geographical scope of a seed notification?
Q3.What is the primary trigger for a seed variety to require quality analysis in a State Seed Laboratory under Section 4 and Section 5 of the Seeds Act, 1966?
Q4.Under Section 5 of the Seeds Act, 1966, what key criterion must the Central Government satisfy to justify notifying a seed variety?