Rules
Certification
Agency: The State Government or the Central Government in consultation
with the State Government, by notification in the official Gazettee
establish a Certification Agency for the State to carry out the functions
entrusted to the certification agency by or under this Act.
Grant of Certificate
by Certification Agency:
1. Any person selling,
keeping for sale, offering to sell, bartering or otherwise supplying
any seed of any notified kind or variety may, if he desires to have
such seed certified by the Certification Agency, apply to the certification
agency for the grant of a certificate for the purpose.
2. Every application
under sub-section (1) shall be made in such form, shall contain such
particulars and shall be accompanied by such fees as may be prescribed.
3.On receipt of
any such application for the grant of a certificate, the certification
agency, may after such enquiry as it thinks fit and after satisfying
itself that the seed to which the application relates conforms to the
minimum limits of germination and purity specified for the seed under
clause (a) of section 6, grant a certificate in such forms and on such
conditions as may be prescribed.
Revocation
of Certificate:
If the certification
agency is satisfied, either on a reference made to it in this behalf
or otherwise that:
(a The certificate
granted by it under section 9 has been obtained by misrepresentation
as to an essential fact, or
(b The holder of
the certificate has, without reasonable cause, failed to comply with
the conditions subject to which the certificate has been granted or
has contravened any of the provisions of this Act or the rules made
thereunder; then without prejudice to any other penalty to which the
holder of the certificate may be liable under this Act, the certification
agency may after giving the holder of the certificate a opportunity
of showing cause, revoke the certificate.
Appeal:
- Any person aggrieved
by a decision of a Certification agency under Section 9 or Section
10 may within 30 days from the date on which the decision is communicated
to him and on payment of such fees as may be prescribed, prefer an
appeal to such authority as may be specified by the State Government
in this behalf:
Provided
that the appellate authority may entertain an appeal after the expiry
of the said period of 30 days if it is satisfied that the appellant
was prevented by sufficient cause from filing the appeal in time.
- On receipt of
an appeal under Sub-section (1) the appellant authority shall, after
giving the appellant an opportunity of being heard, dispose of the
appeal as expeditiously as possible.
- Every order of
the appellate authority under this section shall be final.
HIMACHAL PRADESH
SEED CERTIFICATION
RULES
1. Short
title State seed Certification Agency.
These rules may be called the rules of the Himachal Pradesh
State seed Certification Agency,1978.
2. Definitions
In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires:-
a)
“Board” means the State Seed Certification Governing Board.
b)
“Chairman” means the Chairman of the Board.
c)
“Director” means the Director of the State Seed Certification Agency.
d)
“Member Secretary” means the Member Secretary of the Board.
3. Authorities
of the Agency The authorities of the Agency shall be:-
a)
The Chairman
b)
The Board.
c)
The Director
d)
Such other authorities as may be constituted by the Board to give effects
to the provisions of the memorandum of Association of the Agency and
these rules
4. The Director shall
be the Chief Executive Officer of the Agency.
5.
The Director shall be appointed by the Board on such terms and conditions
as may be approved by the Board.
6.
Member of the Board
i)The Board
shall consist of the following members:-
a)
The Secretary (Agriculture) in the State who shall be the Chairman
of the Board.
b) The
Director of Agriculture or representative of the Department
of Agriculture.
c)
Two senior specialist on crop research of Himachal Pradesh University
nominated by the State Government.
d) Two
representative of the Seed Growers and one representative of
the seed dealers to be nominated by the State Government.
e)
One representative to be nominated by the Central seed Certification
Board.
f) The
Director of Seed Certification, State Seed Certification Agency
who shall be the Member-Secretary of the Board.
ii)
a) The first Board shall be as specified in clause-4 of the
Memorandum of Association which will function for one year from
the date of registration of the Agency.
b)
After the expiry of this period, Board shall be constituted
as indicated in sub-rule (ii) provided that any vacancy falling
during the first year of the functioning, shall be filled in
accordance withthe provisions of the rule 12 infra.
7. Roll of Members
The Board shall keep a Roll of Members their names, addresses and occupations
and every member shall sign the same.
8. If a member
of the Board changes his address he shall notify his new address to
the member-Secretary who shall thereupon enter his new address in the
roll of members. But if he fails to notify his new address, the address
given in the Roll of Members shall be deemed to be his address.
9 Duration of
Membership The term of the office of the members of categories
shall be two years and a retiring member shall be eligible for re- nomination
for one more term.
10. A
member of the Board shall cease to be a member thereof if:
a)
he dies, resigns, becomes of unsound mind of becomes insolvent or
is convicted of a criminal offense involving moral turpitude, or
b)
being a member by reason of the office of appointment he holds, cease
to hold that office or appoint;
c)
he does not attend three consecutive meetings of the Board without
proper leave of the Chairman, or
11. A resignation
from the membership of the Board may be tendered to the Chairman and
shall not take effect until it has been accepted by the Chairman .
12. The vacancy
in the membership of the Board caused by any of the reasons mentioned
in Rule 10 shall be filled up in accordance with the provision of these
rules. But the person appointed in the vacancy shall hold office only
for the unexpired period of the terms of the membership.
13 The Board shall
function not withstanding that any person who is entitled to be a member
by virtue of his office, is not a member of the Board for the time being
not with standing any other vacancy in Board whether by non-appointment,
a defect in appointment or otherwise and no act of proceedings of the
Board shall be called in question on the ground merely of the existence
of any defect in the consultation of the Board.
14. Proceedings
of the Board
a)
The annual general meeting of the Board shall be held such time date
and place as may be determined by the Chairman.
b)
The Chairman may convene a general meeting of the Board whenever he
thinks necessary. However, the Board shall hold at least four general
meetings every year.
c)
Six members of the Board may, by a letter addressed to the Member Secretary,
requisition a special meeting of the Board. On receipt of such requisition
the Member-Secretary shall convene a meeting.
15. Except as otherwise
provided in these Rules, all meetings of the Board shall be called by
notice under the signature of the Member Secretary or any officer authorized
in this behalf by the Chairman.
16 Every notice
calling a meeting of the Board shall state the date, time and place
at which meeting will be held shall be served upon every member of the
Board not less then fifteen days before the day appointed to annual
or ordinary general meetings and seven days for a special.
17 Every meeting
of the Board shall be presided over by the Chairman. If the Chairman
is not present at meeting of the Board the meeting will be presided
over by the Vice-Chairman if both the Chairman and Vice Chairman are
not present, the members present will elect a Chairman for the meeting.
18 Six members shall
form the quorum at any meeting of the Board.
Provided that, if
a meeting of the Board is adjourned for lack of quorum and then meets
again to transact the same business, after due notice as provided for
in Rule 16 no quorum shall be necessary
19.All disputed
questions at the meetings of the Board shall be determined by vote.
In case of any equality of votes the Chairman shall have casting vote.
20. The Member Secretary
shall keep a record of the proceedings of the meetings of the Board
and a copy thereof shall be sent to the State Govt., the Central Seed
certification Board, and the Agriculture University etc.
21. Powers of
the Board The Board shall have the power to frame regulations,
not in consistent with these rules the Agency and for carrying out the
objectives.
i)
the preparation and sanction of budget estimates, the sanctioning &
expenditure, making and execution of contracts, the investment of the
funds of the Agency and accounts and audit.
ii) Procedure
for appointment of the officers and other staff of the Agency.
iii) Powers functions
and conduct of business of committees as may be constituted from time
to time.
22.Bye-Laws
The Board may frame bye-laws which are not inconsistent with the memorandum
of Association, Rules and regulations for carrying out the purpose of
the Agency and for its day to day administration.
23. Subject to the
Memorandum of Association, Rules and regulations, the Board shall have
the power.
a) to
appoint all categories of officers and staff for conducting the affairs
of the Agency consistent with qualifications specified by the Central
seed Certification Board, to fix the amount of their remuneration
subject to the budget provision and to define their duties.
b) To enter
into arrangement with the Govt. of India, State Govt. and other public
or private organizations of individuals for furtherance of its objectives.
For implementation of its programme and for securing and accepting
endowments, grants-in-aid donation or gift on mutually agreed term
and conditions;
Provided that
the conditions of such grant-in-aid contains or gifts shall not be
inconsistent or in conflict with the objectives of the Agency with
the provisions of these Rules.
c)
to establish and collect fees for services provided by the Agency
which are not inconsistent with provision of the Seed Act and Rules
or recommendations of the Central Seed Certification Board.
d) To acquire
by gift, purchase, lease or otherwise any property, movable or immovable,
which may be necessary or convenient for the purpose of the Agency
and to construct after and maintain any building or buildings for
the purpose of the Agency.
e)To draw, make
accept, endorse, discount and negotiate with State Govt. of India
and other promissory notes bills of exchange, cheques or other negotiable
instruments.
f)to invest the
funds of the Agency in such securities or in such manner as may, from
time to time, be determined by the Board and from time to time sell
or transfer such investment;
g)to take over
and acquire by purchase, gift or otherwise from Govt. and other public
bodies or private individuals, movable and immovable properties or
other funds together with any attendant obligations and engagements
not inconsistent with the objects of the Agency.
Note: The
powers under (b), (d) and (g) shall be exercised by the Board subject
to the conditions that the prior approval of the Government of India
shall be obtained for accepting any gift or assistance in any form
from foreign governments/ organizations and international agencies or
for entering into any negotiations or contractual arrangements with
them and
h) to sell transfer,
lease or otherwise dispose of any movable or immovable property of
the Agency shall be sold or transferred without the prior approval
of the State Government
24. The Board may
delegate to the Chairman, any of its members, and to the Member Secretary
or to another officer of the Board such administrative and final powers
or impose such duties as it may deem proper and also prescribe limitations
within which powers are to be exercised or duties to be performed.
25. The Board may
be Resolution appoint:-
a) Committee or
sub-committee for such purpose and with such powers as it may think
proper and.
b)Advisory Committees,
or panels consisting of persons who need not necessarily be the members
of the Board with such advisory functions as the Board may think proper.
The Board may dissolve any of the Committee or sub-committees at any
time.
26. Functions
of the Board: The Board shall take such action to:
a) employee the full compliment of a qualified staff or the Agency
b)
arrange for suitable office space for its and the Agency’s headquarters.
c) assure
that the staff has adequate equipment, mobility and supplied to carry
out the responsibilities entrusted to it.
d)recognize
authentic sources of breeders and foundation seed.
e)
Consider matters of concern and specific certification problem cases
submitting to it by the Director.
f)
Ensure the development of a sound and comprehensive seed certification
programme in the State in consultation with the university if existing
the State Department and seed producers organizations.
g)
recommended to the Central seed Certification Board modification in
seed certificational standards and procedure.
h)
develop and educational programme emphasizing use of good quality seed
or recommended varieties.
i)
Provide the Central seed Certification Board with a description of all
State Developed varieties so that it may make the information available
to all other agencies.
j)
maintain close liaison with similar Board and agencies of other States
and to keep in touch with seed law enforcement and seed testing programmes
in the State and the country.
27. Functions
and Powers of the Director: Subject to any directions that may be
given by the Board, the Director shall functions as Chief Executive
Officer of the Board and shall be responsible for the proper administration
of affairs of the authority under the direction and guidance of the
Board.
28 Funds of the
Agency The funds of the Agency shall consist of the following:
a) grants make by the Govt. of India and the State Govt.
b)contributions from other sources;
c)income
from the assets of the Agency;
d)receipts of the Agency by way of application and certification fee
and other service charges.
29. The funds of
the Agency shall be deposited in a Nationalised/ Co-operative Banks.
All the funds shall be paid to the account of the authority with such
Bank shall not be withdrawn except through a cheque signed by such officers
or officer of the Agency as may be duly empowered in this behalf by
the Board and countersigned by the Director or a member or members of
the Board authorized in this behalf by the Chairman.
30. The Board may
appoint a financial advisor-cum- Accounts Officer for the Agency, to
supervise and manage the account be examined by the Financial
Advisor for his advice before these are actually implemented. In case
the implementation of any such proposals is, by virtue of any advise
tendered by the Financial Advisor is not acceptable to him the matter
shall be referred to the Board of for a final decision.
31. Accounts,
Audit and Annual Report:
a) The
Agency shall maintain proper accounts and other relevant records and
prepare annual accounts compromising liabilities etc. in such form as
may be prescribed by the Board in consultation with the Auditors.
b)The
accounts of the Agency shall be audited by the Auditors appointed by
the Board and any expenditure incurred in connection with the audit
of accounts of the Agency shall be payable by the Agency.
c) Or
any other person appointed by him in this behalf, as in connection with
the audit of Govt. accounts and in particular, shall have the right
to demand the production of books, accounts contacted vouchers and other
documents and papers to inspect any of the officers or institutions
of the Agency.
d)
The accounts of Agency, as certified by the auditors together with
the Audit report
32. An annual
report of the proceedings of the Agency and of the work under taken
during the year shall be prepared and published for the information
of the Board, Central Seed Certification Boards, State Govt. Agricultural
University, Seedsmen and other concerned and interested.
33. Amendment
of Rules: Subject to the provision of the Society Registration Act,1860
(of 1860), these rules may be amended at any time by the resolution
passed at an ordinary general meeting of the board duly convened for
the purpose and supported by more than half of the total number of
members of the Board.
34. General:
The authority shall be subject to all the provisions of the Societies
Registration Act,1860 (Act XXI of 1860) as amended by the______of 1957
and as applied to_________.
35.The Society shall
sue and be sued in the name of the Director of the Agency.
36.Dissolution:
Subject to the provisions of the Societies registration Act 1860 (XXI
of 1860) and with the approval of the State Govt. the Society may be
dissolved by a Resolution passed an ordinary general meeting of the
Board duly convened for the purpose and supported by more then three
fifth of total number of member of the Board. On such dissolution, all
assets and liabilities of the Society shall vest in the State Govt.
and shall be dealt with in such manner as State Govt. may direct.
Certified to be
the correct copy of the rules of the H.P. State Seed Certification Agency.
| Sd/- |
Sd/- |
Sd/- |
Shri Bichatar
Singh
Minister of Agriculture
Himachal Pradesh
|
Dr. B.S.Jogi
Director of Agriculture
Himachal Pradesh |
Sh P.N.Mathur
Dy. Director of Agriculture
(P&M) |
Regulations
and Instructions:
H.P.STATE
SEED CERTIFICATION AGENCY
MEMORANDUM
OF ASSOCIATION
In the matter of
the Registration of Societies Act,1860 (Act of 1860) being an Act for
the registration of Literary Scientific and Charitable Societies.
And
In the matter of
State Certification Agency
Memorandum
of Association:
1.The name of the
Society shall be the Himachal State seed Certification Agency (hereinafter
referred to as the Agency). It will be a non-profit making body.
2. The registered
office of the Agency shall be situated at such place as the State Seed
Certification Board may decide from time to time. Its office at present
will be located at Shimla but its area of operation will be the whole
of the State.
3.The objects for
which the Agency is established are:
a)
to act as the Certification Agency established under Section 8 of the
Seeds Act,1966 (54 of 1966);
b) to
discharge the functions entrusted to the certification agency under
Section 9 and 10 of the Seeds Act 1966 (54 of 1966);
c)diffusion
of scientific knowledge regarding standardization of seed according
to the national/ international standards;
d)to
recognize varieties (and kinds where improved varieties are not available)
eligible for seed certification and publish annually lists indicating
the names of such varieties and kinds;
e)
to maintain a list of sources of breeders and foundation seeds approved
by the Central Seed Certification Board in the case of variety grown
in more than one State and by the State Seed Certification Board in
the case of varieties of local importance;
f) to
verify upon receipt of an application for certification that the variety
is eligible for certification, that the application has been submitted
in accordance with the procedure prescribed by the State seed Certification
Board and that the source of seed used for planting is from approved
sources.
g) To
provide for the inspection of seed fields, seed processing plants and
seed lots in accordance with the procedures outlined by the Central
seed Certification Board.
h)To
ensure that the seeds certified in the state conform to the standards
prescribed by the Central seed Certification Board;
i) To
grant certificates, certification tags and seals etc., designed as per
specifications provided by the Central seed Certification Board and
as per procedure prescribed by the State seed Certification Board;
j)To
carry out educational programmes designed to promote the use of certified
seed including a publication listing cooperators in the seed certification
programme and sources of certified seed and provide such information
to the Central seed Certification Board and to publicise the same.
4. The names, addresses
and occupations of the first, members of the State Seed Certification
Governing Board to whom by the rules and regulations of the agency,
the management of the Authority’s affairs is entrusted are given below:
| S.No.
|
Name
and Address |
Occupation |
|
| 1. |
Minister
of Agriculture, H.P. |
Govt.
Service |
Chairman |
| 2. |
Secretary
(Agr.) to the Govt. |
-do-
|
Vice-
Chairman |
| 3. |
The
Director of Agriculture, H.P. |
-do-
|
Member |
| 4. |
Joint
Director of Agriculture (Inputs) |
-do-
|
Member |
| 5. |
Dy.
Director of Agriculture (P &M) |
-do-
|
Member |
| 6. |
Secretary,
State Seed Committee |
-do-
|
Member |
| 7. |
Head
and Professor of Plant Pathology H.P. University, Solan. |
-do-
|
Member |
| 8. |
Professor
and Head of Vegetable Crops, H.P. University, Solan. |
-do-
|
Member |
In addition to the above, the following would also be the members
of the Board who will be nominated by the State/ Central Government.
|
| 9. |
Director,
Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla. |
-do- |
Member |
| 10. |
Head
& Professor of Plant Breeding H.P.University, Agr. Complex Solan. |
-do- |
Member |
| 11. |
Seed
Growers (two) nominated by the State Govt. |
-do- |
Member |
| 12. |
Representative
of the Central Seed Certification Board. |
-do- |
Member |
| 13. |
Director.
O.S.D. Seed certification H.P. Shimla. |
-do- |
Member-Secretary |
5. A copy of the Rules of the authority certified to be a correct
copy by the members of the Board is filled alongwith the Memorandum
of Association.
|
We,
the several persons whose names and addresses are given below, having
associated overselves for the purpose described in the Memorandum
of Association, do hereby subscribe our names to this Memorandum
of Association and set our several and respective hands here unto
and form overselves into a Society under Act XXI of 1860 on this.
|
29th
day of August of 1978 at Shimla
(Date) (Month) (Year)
|
| 1.
Shri Bichatar Singh |
Minister
of Agriculture, H.P. |
Sd/- |
| 2.
Shri Anang Pal, |
Secretary
(Agr.)to the Govt. of H.P. |
Sd/- |
| 3.
Dr. B.S.Jogi |
Director
of Agriculture, H.P. |
Sd/- |
| 4.
Sh. J.S.Grewal |
Jt.
Director of Agriculture (Inputs) |
Sd/- |
| 5. |
Secretary,
State seed Committee. |
Sd/- |
| 6.Shri
Prem Narayan Mathur |
Dy.
Director of Agriculture (P&M) |
Sd/- |
| 7. |
Head
& Prof. of Plant Pathology, HPU Solan. |
Sd/- |
| 8. |
Prof.
& Head of Vegetable Crops H.P.U. Solan. |
Sd/- |
HIMACHAL PRADESH
SEED CERTIFICATION
RULES
1. Short title State
seed Certification Agency.
These rules may
be called the rules of the Himachal Pradesh State seed Certification
Agency,1978.
2. Definitions
In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires:
e) “Board”
means the State Seed Certification Governing Board.
f) “Chairman”
means the Chairman of the Board.
g) “Director”
means the Director of the State Seed Certification Agency.
h) “Member
Secretary” means the Member Secretary of the Board.
3 Authorities
of the Agency The authorities of the Agency shall be:-
a) The Chairman
b) The Board.
c) The Director
d) Such other authorities as may be constituted by the Board to give
effects to the provisions of the memorandum of Association of the Agency
and these rules
4. The Director
shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Agency.
5.The Director shall
be appointed by the Board on such terms and conditions as may be approved
by the Board.
6. Member of
the Board
j) The
Board shall consist of the following members:-
g)
The Secretary (Agriculture) in the State who shall be the Chairman of
the Board.
h)
The Director of Agriculture or representative of the Department of Agriculture.
i) Two
senior specialist on crop research of Himachal Pradesh University nominated
by the State Government.
j) Two
representative of the Seed Growers and one representative of the seed
dealers to be nominated by the State Government.
k) One
representative to be nominated by the Central seed Certification Board.
l) The
Director of Seed Certification, State Seed Certification Agency who
shall be the Member-Secretary of the Board.
ii) a) The first Board shall be as specified in clause-4 of the Memorandum
of Association which will function for one year from the date of registration
of the Agency.
b) After the expiry of this period, Board shall be constituted as indicated
in sub-rule (ii) provided that any vacancy falling during the first
year of the functioning, shall be filled in accordance withthe provisions
of the rule 12 infra.
7. Roll of Members
The Board shall keep a Roll of Members their names, addresses and occupations
and every member shall sign the same.
8. If a member
of the Board changes his address he shall notify his new address to
the member-Secretary who shall thereupon enter his new address in the
roll of members. But if he fails to notify his new address, the address
given in the Roll of Members shall be deemed to be his address.
9.Duration of
Membership The term of the office of the members of categories
shall be two years and a retiring member shall be eligible for re- nomination
for one more term.
10. A member of
the Board shall cease to be a member thereof if:
d) he
dies, resigns, becomes of unsound mind of becomes insolvent or is convicted
of a criminal offense involving moral turpitude, or
e) being
a member by reason of the office of appointment he holds, cease to hold
that office or appoint;
f)
he does not attend three consecutive meetings of the Board without proper
leave of the Chairman, or
11. A resignation
from the membership of the Board may be tendered to the Chairman and
shall not take effect until it has been accepted by the Chairman .
12. The vacancy
in the membership of the Board caused by any of the reasons mentioned
in Rule 10 shall be filled up in accordance with the provision of these
rules. But the person appointed in the vacancy shall hold office only
for the unexpired period of the terms of the membership.
13.The Board shall
function not withstanding that any person who is entitled to be a member
by virtue of his office, is not a member of the Board for the time being
not with standing any other vacancy in Board whether by non-appointment,
a defect in appointment or otherwise and no act of proceedings of the
Board shall be called in question on the ground merely of the existence
of any defect in the consultation of the Board.
14. Proceedings
of the Board
d)The annual general
meeting of the Board shall be held such time date and place as may be
determined by the Chairman.
e)
The Chairman may convene a general meeting of the Board whenever he
thinks necessary. However, the Board shall hold at least four general
meetings every year.
f) Six members
of the Board may, by a letter addressed to the Member Secretary, requisition
a special meeting of the Board. On receipt of such requisition the Member-Secretary
shall convene a meeting.
15. Except as otherwise
provided in these Rules, all meetings of the Board shall be called by
notice under the signature of the Member Secretary or any officer authorized
in this behalf by the Chairman.
16 Every notice
calling a meeting of the Board shall state the date, time and place
at which meeting will be held shall be served upon every member of the
Board not less then fifteen days before the day appointed to annual
or ordinary general meetings and seven days for a special.
17.Every meeting
of the Board shall be presided over by the Chairman. If the Chairman
is not present at meeting of the Board the meeting will be presided
over by the Vice-Chairman if both the Chairman and Vice Chairman are
not present, the members present will elect a Chairman for the meeting.
18. Six members
shall form the quorum at any meeting of the Board.
Provided that,
if a meeting of the Board is adjourned for lack of quorum and then meets
again to transact the same business, after due notice as provided for
in Rule 16 no quorum shall be necessary
19. All disputed
questions at the meetings of the Board shall be determined by vote.
In case of any equality of votes the Chairman shall have casting vote.
20.The Member Secretary
shall keep a record of the proceedings of the meetings of the Board
and a copy thereof shall be sent to the State Govt., the Central Seed
certification Board, and the Agriculture University etc.
21. Powers of
the Board The Board shall have the power to frame regulations,
not in consistent with these rules the Agency and for carrying out the
objectives.
iv) the preparation
and sanction of budget estimates, the sanctioning & expenditure,
making and execution of contracts, the investment of the funds of
the Agency and accounts and audit.
v) Procedure for
appointment of the officers and other staff of the Agency.
vi) Powers functions
and conduct of business of committees as may be constituted from time
to time.
22 Bye-Laws
The Board may frame bye-laws which are not inconsistent with the memorandum
of Association, Rules and regulations for carrying out the purpose of
the Agency and for its day to day administration.
23. Subject to the
Memorandum of Association, Rules and regulations, the Board shall have
the power.
h)
to appoint all categories of officers and staff for conducting the affairs
of the Agency consistent with qualifications specified by the Central
seed Certification Board, to fix the amount of their remuneration subject
to the budget provision and to define their duties.
i)
To enter into arrangement with the Govt. of India, State Govt. and other
public or private organizations of individuals for furtherance of its
objectives. For implementation of its programme and for securing and
accepting endowments, grants-in-aid donation or gift on mutually agreed
term and conditions;
Provided
that the conditions of such grant-in-aid contains or gifts shall not
be inconsistent or in conflict with the objectives of the Agency with
the provisions of these Rules.
j)
to establish and collect fees for services provided by the Agency which
are not inconsistent with provision of the Seed Act and Rules or recommendations
of the Central Seed Certification Board.
k)To
acquire by gift, purchase, lease or otherwise any property, movable
or immovable, which may be necessary or convenient for the purpose of
the Agency and to construct after and maintain any building or buildings
for the purpose of the Agency.
l)
To draw, make accept, endorse, discount and negotiate with State Govt.
of India and other promissory notes bills of exchange, cheques or other
negotiable instruments.
m)
to invest the funds of the Agency in such securities or in such manner
as may, from time to time, be determined by the Board and from time
to time sell or transfer such investment;
n)
to take over and acquire by purchase, gift or otherwise from Govt. and
other public bodies or private individuals, movable and immovable properties
or other funds together with any attendant obligations and engagements
not inconsistent with the objects of the Agency.
Note:
The powers under (b), (d) and (g) shall be exercised by the Board
subject to the conditions that the prior approval of the Government of
India shall be obtained for accepting any gift or assistance in any form
from foreign governments/ organizations and international agencies or
for entering into any negotiations or contractual arrangements with them
and
h) to sell transfer,
lease or otherwise dispose of any movable or immovable property of
the Agency shall be sold or transferred without the prior approval
of the State Government
24. The Board may
delegate to the Chairman, any of its members, and to the Member Secretary
or to another officer of the Board such administrative and final powers
or impose such duties as it may deem proper and also prescribe limitations
within which powers are to be exercised or duties to be performed.
25. The Board may
be Resolution appoint:-
k)
Committee or sub-committee for such purpose and with such powers as
it may think proper and.
l)
Advisory Committees, or panels consisting of persons who need not necessarily
be the members of the Board with such advisory functions as the Board
may think proper. The Board may dissolve any of the Committee or sub-committees
at any time.
26. Functions
of the Board: The Board shall take such action to:
a) employee the full compliment of a qualified staff or the Agency
b) arrange for suitable office space for its and the Agency’s headquarters.
m) assure
that the staff has adequate equipment, mobility and supplied to carry
out the responsibilities entrusted to it.
n)
recognize authentic sources of breeders and foundation seed.
o) Consider
matters of concern and specific certification problem cases submitting
to it by the Director.
p)
Ensure the development of a sound and comprehensive seed certification
programme in the State in consultation with the university if existing
the State Department and seed producers organizations.
q)
recommended to the Central seed Certification Board modification in
seed certificational standards and procedure.
r)
develop and educational programme emphasizing use of good quality seed
or recommended varieties.
s)
Provide the Central seed Certification Board with a description of all
State Developed varieties so that it may make the information available
to all other agencies.
t)
maintain close liaison with similar Board and agencies of other States
and to keep in touch with seed law enforcement and seed testing programmes
in the State and the country.
27. Functions
and Powers of the Director: Subject to any directions that may be
given by the Board, the Director shall functions as Chief Executive
Officer of the Board and shall be responsible for the proper administration
of affairs of the authority under the direction and guidance of the
Board.
28 Funds of
the Agency The funds of the Agency shall consist of the following:
a)
grants make by the Govt. of India and the State Govt.
b)contributions from other sources;
c)income from the assets of the Agency;
d)receipts of the Agency by way of application and certification fee
and other service charges.
29.The funds of
the Agency shall be deposited in a Nationalised/ Co-operative Banks.
All the funds shall be paid to the account of the authority with such
Bank shall not be withdrawn except through a cheque signed by such officers
or officer of the Agency as may be duly empowered in this behalf by
the Board and countersigned by the Director or a member or members o | 