Section 5(1) in Tamil Nadu Cotton Control Rules, 1954
(1)(i)The seeds for sowing standard cotton shall be those obtained from an officer or depot of the Department of Agriculture or from any person or any co-operative society or agency authorized by the Director to sell pure seeds of standard cotton.(ii)No person or agency other than the authorized person or agency shall sell, distribute or otherwise deal in any manner in seeds of standard cotton variety for sowing purposes in the controlled areas.Notwithstanding anything contained in these rules, persons who are desirous of using their own seeds of standard cotton prescribed for sowing purposes may do so provided they comply with the provisions of purity prescribed by the Director of Agriculture from time to time.
