Public Notice

YEAR 2021

• Public Notice No. 1 of 2021 dated 27.01.2021 issued by Registrar in the matter 'Guidelines to use the Logo of PPV&FR Authority'.
• Public Notice No. 2 of 2021 dated 26.02.2021 issued by Registrar in the matter 'Farmers' Rights in case of failure of expected performance of a registered variety under given cultivation/ production conditions as per the source of the seed such as Authorised Seller/ Registered Breeder/ Agent/Licence- Section 39(2) of PPV&FR Act, 2001 read with Rule 67 of PPVFR Rules 2003'.
• Public Notice No. 3 of 2021 dated 26.02.2021 issued by Registrar in the matter 'Full functioning of Plant Varieties Registry with effect from 16.03.2021 consequential termination of time extension for filing of application, seed submissions etc.'.
• Public Notice No. 4 of 2021 dated 8.03.2021 issued by Registrar in the matter 'Payment of Annual fee under Section 35 of PPV &FR Act, 2001 and Renewal fee under Section 24 (6) of PPV &FR Act, 2001 in case of Compound Registration'.
• Public Notice No. 5 of 2021 dated 6.04.2021 issued by Registrar in the matter 'Extension of Time Limit for registration of Extant Varieties- Order dated 8th March, 2021 of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in Suo Motu Writ Petition (Civil) No. 3 of 2020'.
• Public Notice No. 6 of 2021 dated 6.04.2021 issued by Registrar in the matter 'Extension of Time Limit under PPV &FR Act, 2001- Order dated 8th March, 2021 of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in Suo Motu Writ Petition (Civil) No. 3 of 2020'.
• Public Notice No. 7 of 2021 dated 7.04.2021 issued by Registrar in the matter 'Public Notice under Section 20(1) of PPV&FR Act, 2001 read with Rule 8 of PPV &FR Rules, 2003'.
• Public Notice No. 8 of 2021 dated 9.04.2021 issued by Registrar in the matter 'Public Notice issued under Section 20 of PPV&FR Ad, 2001 read with Regulation 11 of PPV&FR Regulations, 2006 regarding minimum seed quality standards to be as per Seeds Act, 1966 and Pest and Disease free Certification from National Agency'.
• Public Notice No. 9 of 2021 dated 22.04.2021 issued by Registrar in the matter 'Corrigendum in Public Notice 1 of 2021 - Guidelines to use the Logo of PPV&FR Authority'.
• Public Notice No. 10 of 2021 dated 30.04.2021 issued by Registrar in the matter 'Extension of time limit for registration of Extant Varieties whose time limit for registration expires from 15.3.2020–Order dated 27th April, 2021 of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in In Re Cognizance for Extension of Limitation in Suo Motu Writ Petition (C) No.3 of 2020'.
• Public Notice No. 11 of 2021 dated 30.04.2021 issued by Registrar in the matter 'Extension of time limit under PPV&FR Act, 2001 – Order dated 27th April, 2021 of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in In Re Cognizance for Extension of Limitation in Suo Motu Writ Petition (C) No.3 of 2020'.
• Public Notice No. 12 of 2021 dated 18.06.2021 issued by Registrar in the matter 'Expeditious disposal of cases before Registrar and Chairperson- Resumption of hearings'.
• Public Notice No. 13 of 2021 dated 18.06.2021 issued by Registrar in the matter 'In accordance with Rule 29(1)(a) of PPV&FR Rules, 2003, the DUS test fees of the following crop species (Jackfruit, Greater Yam, Yam Bean, Seabuckthorn)'.
• Public Notice No. 14 of 2021 dated 18.06.2021 issued by Registrar in the matter 'Under Rule 22(2) of PPV&FR Rules, 2003, the time limit for registration of extant variety of the following crop species (Jackfruit, Greater Yam, Yam Bean, Seabuckthorn)'.

YEAR 2020

• Public Notice No. 1 of 2020 dated 01.01.2020 issued by Registrar in the matter Mode of Producing and Selling Seed of Registered Variety by the Registered Breeder, through Authorised Person, Agent and Licensee as per Section 28 of PPV&FR Act, 2001 (Sec 28 read with Rule 45).
• Public Notice No. 2 of 2020 dated 22.04.2020 issued by Registrar in the matter extension of time for submission of seeds in respect of maize varieties for DUS testing during kharif 2020. .
• Public Notice No. 3 of 2020 dated 02.06.2020 issued by Registrar in the matter receipt of Application By Hand/ By Post.
• Public Notice No. 4 of 2020 dated 03.06.2020 issued by Registrar in the matter submission of rootstock as per DUS test guidelines.
• Public Notice No. 5 of 2020 dated 12.06.2020 issued by Registrar in the matter 'Lockdown period not to be included while computing novelty for new varieties under Section 15(3)(a) of PPV&FR Act, 2001'.
• Public Notice No. 6 of 2020 dated 18.06.2020 issued by Registrar in the matter 'Extension of time for submission of seeds in respect of varieties for DUS testing during kharif 2020'.
• Public Notice No. 7 of 2020 dated 24.07.2020 issued by Registrar in the matter 'Extension of time for payment of Annual fee and Renewal fee which were due during the lockdown'.
• Public Notice No. 8 of 2020 dated 24.07.2020 issued by Registrar in the matter 'Extension of time limit for registration of extant notified varieties under Section 5 of Seeds Act, 1966 and extant variety about which there is common knowledge'.
• Public Notice No. 9 of 2020 dated 28.07.2020 issued by Registrar in the matter 'Extension of time for responding to queries O-3 notices as well as time-limit for initiation of proceedings relating to Opposition. Benefit Sharing. Revocation, Compulsory license. Proceedings for compensation under Section 39(2) and 41'.
• Public Notice No. 10 of 2020 dated 21.08.2020 issued by Registrar in the matter 'Lockdown period not to be included while computing novelty for new varieties under Section 15(3)(a) of PPV&FR Act, 2001- Extension of time limit for registration of extant varieties - Supersession of earlier Public Notice No.5 of 2020'.
• Public Notice No. 11 of 2020 dated 12.10.2020 issued by Registrar in the matter 'Mandatory Certification of Farmers' Variety for registration under PPV&FR Act, 2001, by State Agricultural University or Central Agricultural University, ICAR or CSIR or Institutions of Central Government/State Government/UT dealing with plant varietal development'.
• Public Notice No. 12 of 2020 dated 19.10.2020 issued by Registrar in the matter Facilitation of Certification of Farmers' Variety for registration under PPV&FR Act, 2001, by State Agricultural University or Central Agricultural University, ICAR or CSIR or Institutions of Central Government/State Government/UT dealing with plant varietal development-Applicable to all plant varieties.
• Public Notice No. 13 of 2020 dated 9.11.2020 issued by Registrar in the matter 'Annual Fee and Renewal fee to be paid from the date of notification under Section 5 of Seeds Act,1966 in respect of Extant Notified Varieties under Section 5 of Seeds Act, 1966-Section 24(6) read with Section 35 of PPV&FR Act, 2001'.
• Public Notice No. 14 of 2020 dated 24.12.2020 issued by Registrar in the matter 'Setion 19 of PPV&FR Act, 2001 read with Rules 29(10) of PPV&FR Rules, 2003 - Submission of seeds for varieties seeking plant variety protection.'.

YEAR 2019

• Public Notice No. 1 of 2019 dated 17.05.2019 issued by Registrar General in the matter Guidelines/procedure for DUS testing of a hybrid variety compulsorily with its parental lines in the case of seed propagated notified plant species.

• Public Notice No. 2 of 2019 dated 17.05.2019 issued by Registrar General under Section 20(1) of PPV&FR Act, 2001 read with Rule 8 of PPV&FR Rules, 2003.

• Public Notice No. 3 of 2019 dated 17.05.2019 issued by Registrar General in case of online payments through RTGS and payment through Swipe Machine installed in PPV&FRA the codes may be mandatorily be used in respect of the transactions effected.

• Public Notice No. 4 of 2019 dated 28.05.2019 issued by Registrar General DUS Test Guidelines for Melia Crop Species published in the PVJ.

• Public Notice No. 5 of 2019 dated 28.05.2019 issued by Registrar General under Rule 22(2) of PPV&FR Rules, 2003, the PPV&FR Authority in its 31st meeting held on 30th April, 2019, has determined and fixed the time limit for registration of extant variety of the Melia crop.

• Public Notice No. 6 of 2019 dated 28.05.2019 issued by Registrar General in accordance with Rule 29(1)(a) of PPV&FR Rules, 2003, the PPV&FR Authority in its 31st meeting held on 30th April, 2019 has approved the Melia crop DUS test fees.

• Public Notice No. 7 of 2019 dated 28.05.2019 issued by Registrar General approval of Revised DUS test guidelines of Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br., and Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench under Rule 29(8) and (9) of PPV&FR Rules, 2003.

• Public Notice No. 8 of 2019 dated 28.05.2019 issued by Registrar General section 19 & 20 of PPV&FR Act, 2001 - Requirement of providing by applicants who are filing from abroad, the planting materials for on-site DUS testing in case of trees and vines.

• Public Notice No. 8 of 2019 dated 28.05.2019 issued by Registrar General section 19 & 20 of PPV&FR Act, 2001 - Requirement of providing by applicants who are filing from abroad, the planting materials for on-site DUS testing in case of trees and vines.

• Public Notice No. 9 of 2019 dated 28.05.2019 issued by Registrar General Electronic mail for correspondences.

• Public Notice No. 10 of 2019 dated 6.6.2019 Public Notice under Section 20 of PPV&FR Act, 2001 - Application for registration of a varieties notified under Section 5 of Seeds Act, 1966 will be considered under the category of Extant Varieties notified under Section 5 of Seeds Act, 1966.

• Public Notice No. 11 of 2019 dated 12.6.2019 Public Notice under Section 28 of PPV&FR Act, 2001 regarding registration of Agents and licensees.

• Public Notice No. 12 of 2019 dated 13.6.2019 Public Notice under Section 19 of PPV&FR Act, 2001 regarding seeds submitted for DUS testing

• Public Notice No. 13 of 2019 dated 13.9.2019 regarding furnishing of details and purpose of payment in case of online payments

• Public Notice No. 14 of 2019 dated 16.10.2019 Distinction regarding applications filed by individual breeder and farmer – Section 20(1) of PPV&FR Act, 2001.

• Public Notice No. 15 of 2019 dated 16.10.2019 Imposition of penalty for disobedience to order issued by Registrar under Rule 22(6) of PPV&FR Rules, 2003.

• Public Notice No. 16 of 2019 dated 16.10.2019 The PPV&FR Authority in its 32nd meeting held on 25th September, 2019, has approved under Rule 29(9) of PPV&FR Rules, 2003, the DUS Test Guidelines (Pointed Gourd, Crossandra, Cowpea)

• Public Notice No. 17 of 2019 dated 16.10.2019 Under Rule 22(2) of PPV&FR Rules, 2003, the PPV&FR Authority in its 32nd meeting held on 25th September, 2019, has determined and fixed the time limit for registration of extant variety of the following crop species (Pointed Gourd, Crossandra, Cowpea)

• Public Notice No. 18 of 2019 dated 16.10.2019 In accordance with Rule 29(1)(a) of PPV&FR Rules, 2003, the PPV&FR Authority in its 32nd meeting held on 25th September, 2019 has approved the DUS test fees of the following crop species (Pointed Gourd, Crossandra, Cowpea)

• Public Notice No. 19 of 2019 dated 16.10.2019 The PPV&FR Authority in its 32nd meeting held on 25th September, 2019 has revised the annual fee return form under Rule 22 of PPV&FR Rules, 2003

• Public Notice No. 20 of 2019 dated 16.10.2019 Regulation 6 of PPV&FR Regulations, 2006 - Criteria of DUS for Extant Varieties Notified under Section 5 of Seeds Act, 1966

• Public Notice No. 21 of 2019 dated 16.10.2019 32nd Meeting of PPV&FR Authority – Rule 30(2) of PPV&FR Rules, 2003 – Inspection of variety during DUS testing-Application and fees

• Public Notice No. 22 of 2019 dated 16.10.2019 Dispense with the endorsement of details of payment of annual fee on the annexe of registration certificate and the payment details will be posted in the website of the Authority

• Public Notice No. 23 of 2019 dated 29.10.2019 Non acceptance of seeds packed in single use plastic.

• Public Notice No. 24 of 2019 dated 01.11.2019 Amendments in Public Notice 01 of 2019