Monocrotophos (Cancellation Of Certificate Of Registration) Order, 2005

The Monocrotophos (Cancellation Of Certificate Of Registration) Order, 2005

Published Vide Notification S.O. 1482(E), dated 10-10-2005, published in the Gazette of India, Extra., Part 2, Section 3(ii),dated 10-10-2005

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In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 27 read with section 28 of the Insecticides Act, 1968 (46 of 1968), the Central Government after considering the recommendations of the Expert Group constituted for the said purpose and after consultation with the Registration Committee set up under the said Act, and, on being satisfied that the use of Monocrotophos on vegetables is likely to involve health hazards to human beings, hereby makes the following Order, namely: —

1.(1) This Order may be called The Monocrotophos (Cancellation of Certificate of Registration) Order, 2005.

(2) It shall come into force on and from the date of publication of this Order in the Official Gazette.

2.(1) The use of Monocrotophos on vegetables shall be banned on and from the date of publication of this Order.

(2) The certificates of registration granted for Monocrotophos shall be called back by the Registration Committee from all registrants including new registrants for incorporation of the requirement of the warning in bold letters “Banned for use on Vegetables” on labels and leaflets.

(3) In respect of those registrants who do not return the registration certificate, as per this Order within a period of six months with effect from the date of publication of this Order, their license granted under section 13 of the said Act shall not be renewed or action under section 14 of the Act should be taken.

(4) The State Governments shall have power to take such steps under the relevant provisions of the said Act and the rules made thereunder as they may deem fit for the execution of these orders in the State concerned.