PUNJAB GOVT. GAZ. (EXTRA), JANUARY 19, 2024
(PAUSA 29, 1945 SAKA)
EXTRAORDINARY
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CHANDIGARH, FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2024
(PAUSA 29, 1945 SAKA)
LEGISLATIVE SUPPLEMENT
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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. 5/C.A.46/1968/S.27/ 2024, dated the 15th January, 2024, prohibiting the sale, distribution or use of all types of formulations of the insecticides, indicated in the Table, for a period of sixty days starting from 15th July, 2024 on Basmati Rice.
Part - IV Correction Slips, Republications and
Replacements
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PART III
GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS' WELFARE
(AGRICULTURE-II BRANCH)
NOTIFICATION
The 15th January, 2024
No.S.O. 5/C.A. 46/ 1968/S.27/2024.-Whereas the State Government
is of the opinion that the sale, distribution or use of insecticides indicated in the
table give below, is not in the interest of basmati rice growers in view of the
reasons 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 Maximum Residual Level
values in Basmati Rice. The Association has 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
(iv) Whereas the alternatives to the said insecticides, which are low in
residue effect, are available in the market; and
Whereas, in view of the above, it is imperative to prohibit the sale,
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 Name of Insecticide
Number
1. Acephate
2. Buprofezin
3. Chlorpyrifos 12 PUNJAB GOVT. GAZ. (EXTRA), JANUARY 19, 2024
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4. Hexaconozole
5. Propiconazole
6. Thiamethoxam
7. Profenofos
8. Imidacloprid
9. Carbendazim
10. Tricyclazole
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 15th July, 2024 on Basmati Rice, so that good quality of basmati rice with
no residual effect can be produced.
K A P SINHA,
Special Chief Secretary to Government of Punjab,
Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare.