MODEL COMPOSITION OF THE APPELLATE AUTHORITY

The Appellate Authority    

All State Governments / Union Territories which have established the Certification Agency under Section 8 of the Seeds Act,1966 shall invariably constitute an Appellate Authority under section 11 of the Seeds Act,1966. 

Composition

The Appellate Authority shall consist more than one member preferably three to represent such interests as the State Government think fit, of whom at least one person shall be representative of seed producers.

Term of the Appellate Authority

The members of the Appellate Authority shall, unless their seats become vacant earlier by resignation, death or other wise, be entitled to hold office for three years.

Decision

The Appellate Authority should ensure that the decision on the appeals filed is taken expeditiously.