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 number53 of 2001
Enacted2001-10-30
In force from2005-11-11
MinistryMinistry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
DepartmentDepartment of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare
Sections97
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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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