Time Extension for Registration of Extant Varieties

Time Limit for Registration of Extant Varieties under Rule 22(2) of PPV&FR Rules, 2003 (for 92 crop species)

The PPV&FR (Amendment) Rules, 2015 has amended Rule 22 (2) of PPV&FR Rules, 2003 wherein it has been provided that the time limit for registration of extant variety crop species shall be specified by the Authority. Accordingly, the PPV&FR Authority in its 23rd Authority Meeting has fixed the time limit for registration of extant varieties of all 92 crop species as follows:-

Notified varieties and VCK

• 6 years from the date of expiry of original time limit.

Farmers varieties

• 10 years from the date of expiry of original time limit.

Time limit for registration of Extant Varieties under Rule 22(2) of PPV&FR Rules, 2003 (for 10 crop species)

The PPV&FR (Amendment) Rules, 2015 has amended Rule 22 (2) of PPV&FR Rules, 2003 wherein it has been provided that the time limit for registration of extant variety crop species shall be specified by the Authority. Accordingly, the PPV&FR Authority in its 23rd Authority Meeting has approved the time limit for registration of extant varieties of 10 crop species

• Jasmine
• Tuberose
• Papaya
• China Aster
• Peach
• Japanese Plum
• Strawberry
• Chilli, Bell Pepper & Paprika
• Finger Millet
• Foxtail Millet

Under Rule 22 (2) of PPV&FR Rules, 2003 as follows:

Notified varieties and VCK

• 6 years from the date of publication of approval of the Authority in the Plant Variety Journal of India.

Farmers varieties

• 10 years from the date of publication of approval of the Authority in the Plant Variety Journal of India