Agriculture department seizes pesticides worth ₹3.12 lakh in Bengaluru
Agriculture department officials in Bengaluru seized pesticides worth over ₹3 lakh due to licensing and labeling violations. The enforcement action targeted a local business for failing to comply with the Insecticides Act.
Why it matters
Regulatory enforcement in the agricultural sector is essential to ensure product safety and prevent the distribution of illegal or mislabeled chemicals.
The Agriculture Department’s vigilance officials on Wednesday (October 14) seized pesticides worth ₹3.12 lakh from Sri Ramachandra Pulverizer and Industries at Seegehalli in Bengaluru North taluk on Tuesday (October 13) for alleged violations, including selling products without a manufacturing licence.
The seizure was carried out under the guidance of the Additional Director and in the presence of vigilance officials from the Joint Director of Agriculture (JDA) and Deputy Director of Agriculture (DDA) offices.
The officials seized three types of pesticides — chlorpyrifos, malathion and bifenthrin — valued at ₹3,12,250. The action was initiated following violations involving product labelling and the sale of pesticides without a valid manufacturing licence.
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