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Plant Nurseries in Goa and the Consumer

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Along the highway, it is common to see plant nurseries presenting an attractive sight. The prices that are charged for these plants vary, some charging over a hundred rupees for plants that would normally cost a price in double digits. Many of these nurseries are without a licence and are not authorised to sell plants. The Friday Balcão met on 9th of February 2018 to discuss the Goa Fruit and Ornamental Plant Nurseries (Regulation) Act, 1995, its implications on those who operate plant nurseries without a licence and use handcarts to sell plants from place to place, as well as the role of the government, legitimate businessmen and consumers. The reason for the discussion titled ‘Strengthening Regulations for Plant Nurseries in Goa: Role of Govt, Business and Consumers’ at the Friday Balcão, was the numerous complaints the various Consumer Forums were receiving about people having bought mango saplings or coconut saplings believing they were of a certain variety and then they turned out