The Telangana Registration of Horticulture Nurseries (Regulation) Act, 2010.
telangana · 2010
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- S. 1The Andhra Pradesh Registration of Horticulture Nurseries (Regulation) Act, 2010 received the assent of the Governor on
- S. 2Substituted by G
- S. 3Substituted by G
- S. 4Substituted by G
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the process for obtaining and renewing a nursery license under the Telangana Registration of Horticulture Nurseries Act, 2010.
- S. 6Section 6 mandates licensed horticulture nursery holders to follow specific propagation, record-keeping, and quality maintenance practices for plants.
- S. 7Section 7 regulates the use of licensed plant material for propagation under specific conditions approved by horticulture authorities.
- S. 8Section 8 empowers the government to regulate or prohibit the import, export, or transport of certain horticulture plants to maintain quality and protect against pests.
- S. 9Section 9 allows the competent authority to suspend or cancel horticulture nursery licenses for various reasons, including non-compliance and insolvency.
- S. 10Section 10 mandates the return of a horticulture nursery license upon expiry or suspension, with a grace period for winding up operations.
- S. 11The section allows the competent authority to issue a duplicate licence for lost, destroyed, mutilated, or damaged nursery owner licences.
- S. 12Section 12 allows aggrieved persons to appeal against licensing decisions within 90 days, with possible extensions for valid reasons.
- S. 13Any appeal against the orders of the Competent Authority shall lie with the Commissioner and Director of Horticulture
- S. 14Section 14 allows the government to review and pass final orders on nursery records for legality, barring appeals.
- S. 15Section 15 grants authorities to inspect horticulture nurseries and requires licensees to cooperate and provide necessary information.
- S. 16Section 16 penalizes violations of the Act or obstruction of officers with fines up to Rs. 50,000 or imprisonment up to one year.
- S. 17Section 17 holds responsible individuals in charge of horticulture nurseries for offenses committed by the nursery, unless they prove lack of knowledge or due diligence.
- S. 18Section 18 prohibits courts from trying offenses under the Act without a written report from the competent authority.
- S. 19Section 19 specifies that only a Magistrate of the first class or higher can try offences under the Act.
- S. 20Section 20 deems officers and authorized persons under the Act as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 21Section 21 protects government officials from legal action for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 22The section allows the government to delegate its powers under the act, except those in sections 22 and 23, to others, with oversight.
- S. 23(1) The Government, may by notification, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act