Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Punjab Makes Sale of Spurious Seeds a Non-Bailable Offense
The Punjab government is cracking down on the sale of fake seeds by making it a serious crime.
They're also making changes to help businesses, like making it easier to buy land.
There's also a new plan for moving food, and they've changed the rules for some government jobs to allow older people to apply.
The government is also working to encourage investment in the semiconductor industry.
Punjab cabinet made the sale of spurious seeds a non-bailable offense.
Penalties for selling fake seeds have been increased, with fines up to 50 lakh rupees.
The cabinet approved land sales/lease mechanisms to boost investment.
Upper age limit for Group D recruitment was increased.
The cabinet approved policies for foodgrain transportation and labor.
- Who
- Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
- What
- The Punjab Cabinet approved The Seeds (Punjab Amendment) Bill 2025, made sale of spurious seeds non-bailable, and approved multiple policies.
- When
- The decisions were made Friday.
- Where
- Punjab
- Why
- To ensure high-quality seeds, boost investment, and streamline various processes.
- Action
- Amendment of Seeds Act
- Offense
- Sale of Spurious Seeds
- Penalty (Companies)
- 1-2 years, Rs 5-10 lakh fine (first offense); 2-3 years, Rs 10-50 lakh fine (repeated)
- Penalty (Dealers)
- 6 months - 1 year, Rs 1-5 lakh fine (first offense); 1-2 years, Rs 5-10 lakh fine (repeated)
- Objective
- Ensure high-quality seeds
