'Import Procedure'
This involves two phases:-
- Issue of Import Permit: An Importer intending to import agricultural commodities has to apply in advance for the issue of Import Permit in respect of the commodities listed in Schedule V and VI of PQ Order, 2003 in the prescribed form. The procedure to be followed has been shown in the flow chart at Annexure-II
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Inspection of imported agricultural commodities on arrival at the port of entry for preventing the introduction of exotic pests and diseases inimical to Indian Fauna and Flora through implementation of DIP Act, 1914 and Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003 issued thereunder.
The import clearance involves various steps from receipt of reference from Customs until recommendation for its release or otherwise to the Customs including sampling, detail testing viz., bacteriological, mycological, entomological, nematological, etc., besides the post entry quarantine (PEQ) testing at the importers premises under the PEQ facility. The flow chart for import inspection and clearance is attached (Annexure-III). The post entry quarantine inspections which are required in case of cuttings, saplings and bud woods are carried out by the Designated Inspection Authorities constituting mainly the head of the Department of Entomology/Plant Pathology of the Sate Agricultural Universities/ICAR Institutions.
- Undertaking Post Entry Quarantine Inspection in respect of identified planting materials:
In line with the New Policy on Seed Development, 1988 and the provisions of PQ Order, 2003, the specified planting material for propagation (viz., cuttings, saplings, bud woods, etc.) require growing under Post Entry Quarantine for a specified period. The import permit for such planting material is granted based on a certificate from Designated Inspection Authorities of the concerned jurisdiction stating that the importer possesses the post entry quarantine facility for the imported planting material. Such consignments are released with the intimation to the concerned Inspection Authorities for conducting further PEQ inspections and the final clearance is granted based on the PEQ Inspection Report.
More details could be seen at http://plantquarantineindia.org/impo.htm
‘Export Procedure’
Inspection of agricultural commodities meant for export as per the requirements of importing countries under International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) 1951 of FAO as per the model certificates prescribed under IPPC and issue Phytosanitary Certificate:
The export inspections are carried out to facilitate certification of exportable plants and plant material as per the requirement of importing country in line with the above Convention. The export inspections involves sampling and detailed laboratory tests in case of seeds and planting material for propagation whereas visual examination with hand lens and washing tests, etc are carried out for plant material meant for consumption. The export inspections are conducted at exporters’ premises also to facilitate exports for agricultural commodities meant for consumption. The flow chart for various steps involved in export certification is at Annexure-V.
More details could be seen at http://plantquarantineindia.org/expo.htm
List of Inspection Authorities for Certification of Post entry quarantine facilities and inspection of growing plants
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S. No. (1) |
State/Union Territory (2) |
Jurisdiction (3) |
Designated Inspection Authorities. (4) |
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1. |
Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
Entire Union Territory |
Officer-in-charge, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Research Complex, Port Blair.
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2. |
Andhra Pradesh |
Entire State |
Head, Division of Plant Pathology, Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University, Hyderabad.
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3. |
Arunachal Pradesh |
Entire State |
Joint Director, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Research Complex for North-Eastern Hill Region, Arunachal Pradesh Center, Basar, Arunachal Pradesh.
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4. |
Assam |
Entire State |
Head, Division of Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat.
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5. |
Bihar |
Except North and South Chota Nagpur, Santhal Region |
Head, Division of Plant Pathology, Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar.
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6. |
Bihar |
North and South Chota Nagpur, Santhal Region. |
Head, Division of Plant Pathology, Bisra Agricultural University, Ranchi, Bihar.
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7. |
Chandigarh |
Entire Union Territory |
Head, Division of Plant Pathology, Punjab Agricultural Universitgy, Ludhiana..
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8. |
Daman & Diu |
Entire Union Territory |
Head, Division of Plant Pathology, Gujarat Agricultural Universitty, Banaskantha.
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9. |
Delhi |
Entire Union Territory |
Head, Division of Plant Pathology and Mycology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi –110012.
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10. |
Goa |
Entire State |
Officer-in-charge, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Research Complex for Goa, Ele Farm, Ele, Old Goa-403 402.
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11. |
Gujarat |
Entire State |
Head, Division of Plant Pathology, Gujarat Agricultural University, Dantiwada. |
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12. |
Haryana |
Entire State |
Head, Division of Plant Pathology, Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar.
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13. |
Himachal Pradesh |
Entire State(Agriculture) |
Dead, Division of Plant Pathology, Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishva Vidyalaya, Palampur.
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14. |
Himachal Pradesh |
Entire State (Horticulture and Forestry) |
Head, Division of Plant Pathology, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan.
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15. |
Jammu & Kashmir |
Entire State |
Head, Division of Plant Pathology, Sher-e-Kashmir Agricultural University of Science and Technology, Srinagar/Jammu
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16. |
Karnataka, |
Shimoga, Chitterdurga, South Kanada, Chickmaglur, Kolar, Bangalore, Hassan, Coorg, Mandya, Mysore
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Head, Division of Plant Pathology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore 560067. |
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17. |
Karnataka |
Belgaon, Bellary, Bidar, Bijapur, Dharwar, Gulbarga, Raichur and Uttar Kannada
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Head, Division of Plant Pathology, Dharwar University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwar. |
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18. |
Kerala |
Entire State |
Head, Division of Plant Pathology, Kerala Agricultural University, Trichur.
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19. |
Laskshadweep |
Entire Union Territory |
Head, Division of Plant Pathology, Kerala Agricultural University, Trichur.
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20. |
Madhya Pradesh |
All districts of state except Raipur, Durg, Rajnandgaon, Bilaspur, Rajgarh, Surguja and Bastar
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Head, Division of Plant Pathology, Jawahar Lal Nehru Krishi Vishva Vidyala, Jabalpur. |
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21. |
Madhra Pradesh |
Raipur, Durg, Rajnandgaon, Bilaspur, Rajgarh, Surguja and Bastar
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Head, Division of Plant Pathology, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishva Vidyalaya, Raipur. |
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22. |
Maharashtra |
Konkan and Revenue Division of Bombay |
Head, Division of Plant Pathology, Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli.
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23. |
Maharashtra |
Revenue Division of Pune and Nasik |
Head, Division of Plant Pathology, Mahatma Phule Agricultural University, Rahuri.
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24. |
Maharashtra |
Revenue Division of Aurangabad (7 districts) |
Head Division of Plant Pathology, Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani. . |
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25. |
Maharashtra |
Revenue Division of Nagpur and Amravati |
Head Division of Plant Pathology, Punjab Rao Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola.
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26. |
Manipur |
Entire State |
Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Research Complex for North-Eastern Hill Region, Manipur Center, Lamphelpat, Manipur.
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27. |
Meghalaya |
entire State |
Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Research Complex, Meghalaya.
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28. |
Mizoram |
Entire State |
Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Research Complex for North-Eastern Hill Region, Mizoram Center, Kelasib, Mizoram.
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29. |
Nagaland |
Entire State |
Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Research Complex for North-Eastern Hill Region, Nagaland Center, Jharnapani, Nagaland.
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30. |
Orissa |
Entire State |
Head, Division of Plant Pathology, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar.
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31. |
Pondicherry |
Entire Union Territory |
Head, Division of Plant Pathology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.
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32. |
Punjab |
Entire State |
Head, Division of Plant Pathology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana.
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33. |
Rajasthan |
Entire State |
Head Division of Plant Pathology, Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner. . |
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34. |
Sikkim |
Entire State |
Head, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Research Complex for North-Eastern Hill Region, Sikkim Center, Tadong, Gangtok, Sikkim.
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35. |
Tamil Nadu |
Entire State |
Head, Division of Plant Pathology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
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36. |
Tripura |
Entire State |
Officer-in-charge, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Research Complex, Agartala, Tripura.
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37. |
Uttar Pradesh |
Lucknow, Jhansi, Agra and Allahabad Division |
Head Division of Plant Pathology, Chandrasekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur.
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38. |
Uttar Pradesh |
Kumaon, Garhwal, Rohilkhand, Meerut Division. |
Head Division of Plant Pathology, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar. |
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39 |
Uttar Pradesh |
Faizabad, Gorakhpur and Varanasi Division |
Head Division of Plant Pathology, Narender Dev University of Agriculture and Technology, Faizabad.
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40. |
West Bengal |
Entire State |
Head, Division of Plant Pathology, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishva Vidyalaya, Kalyani, Mohanpur, Nadia (West Bengal).
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Karnataka |
Entire State |
Head, Division of Plant Pathology, IIHR, Hessarghata, Bangalore, Karnataka. |