PUNJAB GOVT. GAZ. (EXTRA), JULY 26, 2023
(SRVN 4, 1945 SAKA)
EXTRAORDINARY
Published by Authority
CHANDIGARH, WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2023
(SRAVANA 4, 1945 SAKA)
LEGISLATIVE SUPPLEMENT
Contents Pages
Part - I Acts
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Part - II Ordinances
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Part - III Delegated Legislation
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Notification No. S.O. 55/C.A.46/1968/S.27/ 2023, dated the 24th July, 2023, prohibiting the sale, distribution or use of all types of formulations of the insecticides, indicated in the "Table" in the State of Punjab for a period of sixty days starting from 1st August, 2023.
Part - IV Correction Slips, Republications and
Replacements
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PUNJAB GOVT. GAZ. (EXTRA), JULY 26, 2023
(SRVN 4, 1945 SAKA)
PART III
GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & FARMERS WELFARE
(AGRICULTURE-II BRANCH)
NOTIFICATION
The 24th July, 2023
No. S.O. 55/C.A. 46/1968/S.27/2023.-Whereas the State Government
is of the opinion that the sale, distribution or use of insecticides indicated in the
table given below, is not in the interest of basmati rice growers in view of the
reason recorded below, namely:-
(i) that there is a risk of higher pesticide residues than Maximum Residual
Level (MRL) fixed by the competent authority in the basmati rice grains
on account of use of these agro-chemicals;
(ii) that the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana has recommended
alternative agrochemicals to control pests of basmati rice in the State of
Punjab;
(iii) that the Punjab Rice Millers and Exporters Association has also reported
that many samples got tested by them contain the residue value of these
pesticides much above the MRL values in Basmati Rice. The Association
requested for ban of these agrochemicals to save the heritage Basmati
produce of Punjab, and to ensure hassle free export of basmati rice to
other countries; and
Whereas in view of the above, it is imperative to prohibit the sale,
stock, distribution and use of the insecticides indicated in the table given
below, on Basmati crop in the State of Punjab, being potential constraint
in export and consumption of Basmati rice:-
TABLE
Serial Number Name of Insecticides
1. Acephate
2. Buprofezin
3. Chlorpyrifos
6. Thiamethoxam
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7. Profenofos
8. Imidacloprid
9. Carbendazim
10. Tricyclazole
Whereas the alternatives to the said insecticides, which are low in residue
effect, are available in the market;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the power conferred by sub-section (1) of
section 27 of the Insecticides Act, 1968 (Central Act 46 of 1968), and all other
powers enabling him in this behalf, the Governor of Punjab is pleased to prohibit
the sale, distribution or use of all types of formulations of the insecticides,
indicated in the "Table" in the State of Punjab for a period of sixty days starting
from 1st August, 2023 on Basmati Rice, so that good quality of basmati rice
with no residual effect can be produced.
K A P SINHA,
Special Chief Secretary (Development) to
Government of Punjab,
Department of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare.