Section25
The Fertiliser (Control) Order 1985

Section 25

In force Act 10 of 1985 As on 16 Oct 2026

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Act 10 of 1985

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Section 25 of the Fertiliser (Control) Order 1985. Restriction on sale/use of fertilisers 1.

Restriction on sale/use of fertilisers 1. No person shall, except with the prior permission of the Central Government and subject to such terms and conditions as may be imposed by such Government, sell or use fertiliser, for purposes other than fertilisation of soils and increasing productivity of crops.

Provided that the price of fertilisers permitted for sale for industrial use shall be no profit no loss price, excluding all subsidies at the production, import, handling or on sale for agricultural consumers;

Provided further that wherever customs or excise duties are chargeable, these may be added to the price so fixed.

Provided also that in the case of non-standard fertilisers, reductions shall be made from the no profit no loss price, indicated above, proportionate to the loss of nutrient contents. O Couto 2. Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-clause (1), no prior permission for use of fertiliser for industrial purposes shall be necessary when the fertiliser for such purposes is purchased from the Industrial dealer possessing a valid certificate of registration granted under clause 9. 3. Any person possessing a valid certificate of registration for Industrial dealer, unless such person is a State Government, a manufacturer/importer or a pool handling agency, shall not carry on the business of selling fertilisers foragricultural purposes, including a wholesale dealer or a retail dealer. However, in case of a State Government, a manufacturer or a importer or a pool handling agency possessing a valid certificate of registration for sale of fertiliser for industrial use, and also for sale of fertiliser for agricultural use, whether in wholesale or retail or both, shall not carryon the business of selling fertilisers both for Industrial use and agricultural use In the same premises. VII. ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES

Section 25, The Fertiliser (Control) Order 1985 (Act 10 of 1985).

Questions about Section 25

How do I find court cases under Section 25 of the Fertiliser (Control) Order 1985?

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When was the Fertiliser (Control) Order 1985 enacted?

Fertiliser (Control) Order 1985 was enacted in 1985 as Act 10 of 1985. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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