Central Act
The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001
An Act to provide for the establishment of an effective system for protection of plant varieties, the rights of farmers and plant breeders and to encourage the development of new varieties of plants.
| Act number | 53 of 2001 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 2001-10-30 |
| In force from | 2005-11-11 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
| Department | Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare |
| Sections | 97 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
Other Acts of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
- The Farm Laws Repeal Act, 2021
- The Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Act, 2016.
- The Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009
- The Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act, 2005
- The Central Agricultural University Act, 1992
- The Destructive Insects and Pests (Amendment and Validation) Act, 1992.
- The National Dairy Development Board Act, 1987
- The Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984
Questions this page answers
When did the The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001 come into force?
It came into force on 2005-11-11, having been enacted on 2001-10-30.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare).
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