Forfeiture of property

Q: When did Section 20 of the Seeds Act come into force?

Section 20 of the Seeds Act, cited as Seeds Act 1966 20, 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.

In force From 02 Sep 1968 Act 54 of 1966 As on 15 Oct 2026

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

Section 20 of the Seeds Act, 1966 deals with forfeiture of property. When any person has been convicted under this Act for the contravention of any of the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder, the seed in respect of which the contravention has been committed may be forfeited to the Government. The Act came into force on 02 Sep 1968.

When any person has been convicted under this Act for the contravention of any of the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder, the seed in respect of which the contravention has been committed may be forfeited to the Government.
Section 20, The Seeds Act, 1966 (Act 54 of 1966).

Questions about Section 20

What does Section 20 of the Seeds Act deal with?

Section 20 of the Seeds Act is headed "Forfeiture of property". When any person has been convicted under this Act for the contravention of any of the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder, the seed in respect of which the contravention has been committed may be forfeited to the Government.

How do I find court cases under Section 20 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 20, section 20 Seeds Act 1966, section 20 of the Seeds Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 20 of the Seeds Act come into force?

Section 20 of the Seeds Act, cited as Seeds Act 1966 20, 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.

Other sections of this Act

14. Powers of Seed Inspector490 words
25. Power to make rules470 words
15. Procedure to be followed by Seed Inspectors468 words
2. Definitions317 words
3. Central Seed Committee298 words
16. Report of Seed Analyst264 words

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