Agriculture Department Issues Strict Instructions to Agri-Input Dealers on Regulatory Compliance
14/12/2025
Kathua, December 13 (KIP)- As per the directions of Director Law Enforcement, J&K Sh. Balbir Singh and ADLE, Jammu, Sh. Kuldeep Singh, a meeting of all dealers and retailers dealing in seeds, fertilizers and pesticides of District Kathua was convened today at the Kathua Sub-Division Office to review compliance with the statutory provisions governing the sale and distribution of agricultural inputs. The meeting was aimed at sensitizing stakeholders and ensuring strict adherence to the existing regulatory framework.
During the meeting, clear and explicit instructions were issued to all concerned to strictly comply with the provisions of the Seeds Act, the Fertilizer Control Order (FCO) and the Insecticides Act and Rules in letter and spirit. The dealers and retailers were directed to prominently display the approved price list of all seeds, fertilizers and pesticides being sold at their respective establishments, ensure the issuance of proper bills or invoices for every sale, and maintain accurate and up-to-date stock and sales registers in accordance with the standing instructions of Sh. Anil Gupta, Director Agriculture Production and Farmers’ Welfare, Jammu.
It was categorically informed that any deviation from or non-compliance with the prescribed instructions would be viewed seriously and stringent action under the relevant provisions of the Seeds, Fertilizers and Pesticides laws would be initiated against the erring dealers or retailers without any further notice.
The meeting was attended by Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer Kathua, Sh. Kamal Rajan, Agriculture Extension Officer Kathua, Sh. Surinder Sharma, Law Enforcement Inspector Kathua, Sh. Anil Gupta, besides dealers and retailers dealing in seeds, fertilizers and pesticides of District Kathua.