The Haryana Horticulture Nurseries Act, 2025
haryana · 2025
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Haryana Horticulture Nurseries Act, 2025
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Haryana Horticulture Nurseries Act, 2025, including "horticulture plant," "fruit plant," and "horticulture nursery."
- S. 3The section authorizes the government to appoint an officer as the competent authority for the Haryana Horticulture Nurseries Act and mandates nursery owners to obtain a license.
- S. 4Section mandates horticulture nursery owners to operate under prescribed standards and obtain a license from the competent authority.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the process for obtaining and renewing horticulture nursery licenses in Haryana, exempting certain government-owned nurseries from fees.
- S. 6Section 6 allows nursery owners to sell both public and private sector fruit plant varieties, subject to specific conditions.
- S. 7Section 7 allows the competent authority to suspend or cancel horticulture nursery licenses for various reasons and mandates destruction of infected plants with proper documentation.
- S. 8Section 8 mandates licence surrender upon expiry or cancellation, with potential extension, and plant destruction if not wound up.
- S. 9Section allows issuance of a duplicate horticulture nursery license upon application and fee if original is lost or damaged.
- S. 10Section 10 allows aggrieved parties to appeal against certain orders, with the appellate authority having discretion to consider late appeals due to sufficient cause.
- S. 11Section 11 mandates nursery owners to maintain records, display rates, and keep plants pest-free.
- S. 12Section 12 mandates nursery owners to adhere to specified varieties, maintain detailed records, and ensure plant quality and labeling.
- S. 13Section 13 mandates approved plant varieties and permits for imported ones, unfit plant material declaration, and quarantine/destruction to prevent pest spread.
- S. 14The section allows the government to regulate or prohibit horticulture plants and materials to maintain quality.
- S. 15Section 15 grants authorities to inspect and examine horticulture nurseries and related records.
- S. 16Section 16 imposes penalties for non-compliance or obstruction under the Haryana Horticulture Nurseries Act, 2025, including imprisonment and fines.
- S. 17Section 17 mandates that only authorized government reports can initiate legal proceedings for offenses under the Haryana Horticulture Nurseries Act, 2025.
- S. 18Section 18 penalizes and mandates compensation for non-genuine horticulture plants sold, with specific compensation rates.
- S. 19Section 19 specifies that only first-class magistrates can try offences under the Haryana Horticulture Nurseries Act, 2025.
- S. 20Section 20 deems officers under the Haryana Horticulture Nurseries Act as public servants, protecting their good faith actions.
- S. 21Section 21 protects government officials from legal action for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 22(1) The Government may, by notification, make rules to carry out the purposes of this Act
- S. 23The section allows the government to issue orders to address difficulties in implementing the Act, but only within two years of its commencement.
- S. 24(1) The Haryana Fruit Nurseries Act, 1961 (Punjab Act 13 of 1961) is hereby repealed