The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare on March 07, 2022 has issued the Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) (Control) Amendment Order, 2022 to amend the Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) (Control) Order,1985.
The following amendments have been made:
• Clause 19A, has been inserted, namely:
“19 A. In cases where the samples were drawn from the dealers out of original sound bags (without any mark of tempering) and are found non-standard, then in such circumstances both dealer and manufacturer shall be made party for filling the case in the concerned court under the Act and proceedings under clause 31 of this Order.’’
• In clause 35, which specifies Maintenance of records and submission of returns, etc, sub-clause (a) has been substituted, namely:
“(a) to maintain such books of accounts, records, etc. relating to their business in Form 'N' or maintain digital stock register in the form which clearly exhibits the date wise stock position, opening balance, receipts during the day, sales during the day and closing stock.”
[Notification No. S.O. 1021(E)]