Section 17 of The Seeds Act, 1966
Restriction on export and import of seeds of notified kinds or varieties.
No person shall, for the purpose of showing or planting by any person (including himself), export or import or cause to be exported or imported any seed of any notified kind or variety, unless--
Summary
- Nobody can export or import seeds of a notified kind or variety for sowing or planting unless they meet specific rules.
- The imported or exported seeds must meet the minimum limits of germination, meaning how many seeds sprout, and purity specified by the government.
- The seed container must carry a mark or label displaying the correct required details in the prescribed manner.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What are the restrictions on importing seeds under Section 17 of the Seeds Act, 1966?
Under Section 17 of the Seeds Act, 1966, you cannot import notified seed varieties for sowing or planting unless they meet the official minimum purity and germination standards, and their containers have the correct labels.
2. Does Section 17 of the Seeds Act, 1966 apply to seeds imported for food consumption?
No, Section 17 of the Seeds Act, 1966 only restricts import or export of notified seeds when it is done for the purpose of sowing or planting by any person.
3. Which section of the Seeds Act, 1966 sets the purity and germination standards that imported seeds must meet under Section 17?
Under Section 17 of the Seeds Act, 1966, the seeds must meet the minimum limits of germination and purity specified under Section 6 of the Act.
4. Is a label required on containers of exported seeds under Section 17 of the Seeds Act, 1966?
Yes, under Section 17 of the Seeds Act, 1966, the container of exported seeds must bear a mark or label with the correct particulars specified under Section 6 of the Act.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 17 of the Seeds Act, 1966, for what purpose must a notified seed be imported or exported to trigger the restrictions?
2.Under Section 17 of the Seeds Act, 1966, what two main criteria must imported seeds of notified kinds meet?
3.Under Section 17 of the Seeds Act, 1966, the standards for imported and exported seeds are linked back to which other section?
4.Under Section 17 of the Seeds Act, 1966, what is the consequence for a person who imports seeds that fail to meet specified standards for sowing?