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The Seeds Act, 1966

Recognition of seed certification agencies of foreign countries

In force From 02 Sep 1968 Act 54 of 1966 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 54 of 1966 Ministry Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Enacted 29 Dec 1966 In force 02 Sep 1968 Cited by 1 provision

Section 18 of the Seeds Act, 1966 deals with recognition of seed certification agencies of foreign countries. The Central Government may, on the recommendation of the Committee and by notification in the Official Gazette, recognise any seed certification agency established in any foreign country, for the purposes of this Act. The Act came into force on 02 Sep 1968.

The Central Government may, on the recommendation of the Committee and by notification in the Official Gazette, recognise any seed certification agency established in any foreign country, for the purposes of this Act.

Section 18, The Seeds Act, 1966 (Act 54 of 1966).

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Questions about Section 18

What does Section 18 of the Seeds Act deal with?

Section 18 of the Seeds Act is headed "Recognition of seed certification agencies of foreign countries". The Central Government may, on the recommendation of the Committee and by notification in the Official Gazette, recognise any seed certification agency established in any foreign country, for the purposes of this Act.

How do I find court cases under Section 18 of the Seeds Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Seeds Act 1966 18, section 18 Seeds Act 1966, section 18 of the Seeds Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 18 of the Seeds Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 18 of the Seeds Act come into force?

Section 18 of the Seeds Act, cited as Seeds Act 1966 18, came into force on 02 Sep 1968, having been enacted on 29 Dec 1966. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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