First Schedule explained: this guide covers what it means, who it applies to, the step-by-step process, documents required, fees, due dates and penalties in India — so you can stay compliant with confidence and avoid costly mistakes.
The First Schedule contains thirty-three Forms, PV-1 to PV-33, one for each application, notice or request that a party files under the Act and the Rules. Rule 2(e) defines "Form" as a Form in this Schedule, and rule 3 requires the particulars the Form asks for. Forms PV-5, PV-15, PV-16 and PV-17 were substituted by G.S.R. 494(E) of 15 June 2015. Portfolio owners can have our IP portfolio management team match each step to its Form.
Rules as amended up to G.S.R. 803(E) dated 16 November 2021. Later notifications should be checked on plantauthority.gov.in.
Every Form carries the section of the Act and the rule that calls for it. PV-1 authorises a person to apply; PV-3 opposes an application; PV-6 renews; PV-7 claims benefit sharing; PV-9 registers an agent or licensee; PV-15 seeks revocation; PV-25 claims compensation; PV-28 seeks a compulsory licence; PV-32 authorises a suit; PV-33 requests certified copies. Four forms (PV-5, PV-15, PV-16 and PV-17) were substituted in 2015. Fees are in the Second Schedule, not in the Forms.
How the Forms are used
Rule 3(1) says that "every person making an application or representation under the Act or these rules, shall furnish the particulars in the Forms specified in the First Schedule". Rule 3(2) and (3) give one month's notice to supply missing particulars. Where no Form is specified, rule 3(4) allows the applicant to adopt a First Schedule Form "as nearly as may be". See rules 3 to 7.
Each Form states the proceeding in its heading, the person who signs, and the office of the Plant Varieties Registry at which it is lodged. Most Forms are addressed to the Registrar; some, after the 2015 amendment, to the Authority. Fees appear in the Second Schedule; a Form's own text does not state an amount. See the Second Schedule article.
The list of Forms
| Form | Section and rule | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| PV-1 | Section 16(1)(e); rule 25 | Application for authorisation |
| PV-2 | Section 18(3); rule 27(2) | Proof of right to file an application |
| PV-3 | Section 21(2); rule 31(1) | Notice of opposition |
| PV-4 | Section 21(4); rule 31(5) | Counter-statement |
| PV-5 | Section 21; rule 32 (listed against rule 33(6) in the 2003 list) | Request for extension of time |
| PV-6 | Section 24(6); rule 39 | Renewal of registration |
| PV-7 | Section 26(2); rule 41 | Benefit-sharing application |
| PV-8 | Section 26(3); rule 42 | Notice of opposition to benefit sharing |
| PV-9 | Section 28(4); rule 45 | Registration as an agent or licensee |
| PV-10 | Section 28(9); rule 48 | Application for variation or cancellation of the terms of registration |
| PV-11 | Section 28(10); rule 49 | Notice of opposition to variation or cancellation of terms |
| PV-12 | Section 33(1); rule 50 | Application to surrender the certificate of registration |
| PV-13 | Section 33(3); rule 51(2) | Notice of opposition to an offer to surrender |
| PV-14 | Section 33(4); rule 51(4) | Notice of intention to attend hearing |
| PV-15 | Section 34; rule 52 | Application to revoke a certificate of registration |
| PV-16 | Section 34; rule 53 | Notice of opposition to an application to revoke |
| PV-17 | Section 34; rule 53(4) | Application for an opportunity of being heard |
| PV-18 | Section 36(1); rule 55 | Application for cancellation or change of the certificate |
| PV-19 | Section 36(2); rule 57 | Application for correction in the National Plant Variety Register |
| PV-20 | Section 36(4); rule 59 | Notice of opposition to an application for correction |
| PV-21 | Section 37(1); rule 60 | Correction in the Register by owner or breeder |
| PV-22 | Section 37(2); rule 62 | Correction in the Register by registered agent or licensee |
| PV-23 | Section 38(1); rule 64 | Application to alter the denomination of a registered variety |
| PV-24 | Section 38(2); rule 65 | Notice of opposition to an application to alter the denomination |
| PV-25 | Section 39(2); rule 66 | Application for claiming compensation |
| PV-26 | Section 39(2); rule 67(2) | Notice of opposition to a compensation claim |
| PV-27 | Section 41(3); rule 68 | Notice of opposition to a community compensation claim |
| PV-28 | Section 47(1); rule 71(1) | Application for grant of compulsory licence |
| PV-29 | Section 47(3); rule 71(5) | Notice of opposition to a compulsory licence application |
| PV-30 | Section 52(1); rule 73(1) | Application for revocation of compulsory licence |
| PV-31 | Section 53; rule 73(3) | Notice of opposition to an application to revoke a compulsory licence |
| PV-32 | Section 81; rule 75(1) | Form of authorisation to institute suit |
| PV-33 | Section 84; rule 76 | Request for certified copies or inspection |
The list is grouped by procedure in the Rules: application (PV-1 to PV-2), opposition (PV-3 to PV-5), renewal (PV-6), benefit sharing (PV-7 and PV-8), agents and licensees (PV-9 to PV-11), surrender and revocation (PV-12 to PV-17), cancellation and correction (PV-18 to PV-24), farmers' rights (PV-25 to PV-27), compulsory licensing (PV-28 to PV-31) and miscellaneous (PV-32 and PV-33).
Notes on selected Forms
PV-1 (authorisation). The person authorising names the person authorised to act on their behalf in filing a new, essentially derived or extant variety, asks that notices go to that person, and revokes any earlier authorisation for the same matter. It is addressed to the Registrar. See rules 24 to 27.
PV-2 (proof of right). The breeder or right holder declares that the applicant is their assignee or successor, lists the documents enclosed, and signs before two witnesses. The declaration is that the information is true to the signatory's knowledge and belief.
PV-3 and PV-4 (opposition and counter-statement). PV-3 gives notice of opposition to an application "published on" a stated date, with numbered reasons. PV-4 is the applicant's counter-statement, with grounds and a statement of which claims are admitted or disputed, and an address for communications in India. See rules 30 to 33.
PV-5 (extension of time), substituted in 2015. As substituted, PV-5 refers to rule 32. The signatory requests "extension of time for ... months under rule 32" for a stated filing, gives the application number and reasons, and an address for service in India. The 2003 Form referred to rule 33 and to extension of time "for filing notice of opposition/evidence/counter-statement".
PV-6 (renewal). The applicant applies for renewal of a registration by number and date, names the variety and denomination, and gives an address in India for the notice of renewal. The Form refers to rule 39(1)(b). See rules 37 to 39.
PV-15, PV-16 and PV-17 (revocation), substituted in 2015. PV-15 is an application by any person for revocation on one of the eight section 34 grounds, shown as separate points, with the applicant's relationship to the variety. PV-16 is the registered breeder's notice of opposition, with a written statement of the facts and grounds. PV-17 requests an opportunity of being heard, from the applicant or the opponent. All three are addressed to the Authority. See rules 50 to 53.
PV-32 (authorisation to sue). A breeder authorises a registered agent or licensee to act in "the particular matter or proceeding" stated, and revokes earlier authorisations for the same matter. It supports section 81 and rule 75.
PV-33 (certified copies). The applicant asks for a certified copy of stated entries or documents, or for inspection, and states the purpose. It is addressed to the Registrar and the Authority. Second Schedule entries 32 and 33 give the inspection and copy fees.
The Forms print declarations in the usual words; where this article mentions a declaration, it is the signatory's statement that the information is true to their knowledge and belief.
An invented example: a farmers' collective, a seed company and a university each use the table. The collective files Form PV-25 for compensation; the company files Form PV-6 to renew and Form PV-9 to register its distributor; the university files PV-3 to oppose a rival application. Each checks the Second Schedule for the fee and the rule for the period.
For help choosing and completing the Forms across a portfolio, our IP portfolio management team can prepare the filings.
Need help with the right Form?
A wrong Form or a missing particular can draw a notice under rule 3. Our IP portfolio management team can match each step in your portfolio to its Form, complete the particulars and keep the calendar.
Key takeaways
- The First Schedule has thirty-three Forms, PV-1 to PV-33; each lists its section and rule.
- Rule 3 requires the particulars asked by the Form; missing particulars draw a month's notice.
- PV-5, PV-15, PV-16 and PV-17 were substituted by G.S.R. 494(E) of 15 June 2015.
- Fees are in the Second Schedule, not in the Forms.
- Where no Form exists, adopt a Form as nearly as may be (rule 3(4)).
Read next
- Rules 30-33: opposition forms and periods
- Rules 50-53: surrender and revocation
- Third Schedule: official forms O-1 to O-12
Disclaimer: Based on the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act, 2001 as amended up to the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021, the PPV&FR Rules, 2003 as amended up to G.S.R. 803(E) of 16 November 2021, and the regulations, rules and scheme named in the article, as published by the PPV&FR Authority and consulted on 3 October 2026. Later notifications should be checked on plantauthority.gov.in. This article is general information, not legal advice; check the official text before acting.