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The Destructive Insects and Pests Act, 1914

Central

An act to prevent the introduction into India and the transport from one State to another of any insect, fungus or other pest, which is or may be destructive to crops.

Act number
2 of 1914
Ministry
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Department
Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare
Enacted
3 Feb 1914
In force from
3 Feb 1914

Source: IndiaCode Portal, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. Open on India Code Check against the official text before relying on it.

11 sections

  1. Section 1Short title and commencement.
  2. Section 2Definitions.
  3. Section 3Power of Central Government to regulate or prohibit the import of articles likely to infect.
  4. Section 4Operation of notification under section 3.
  5. Section 4APower of Central Government to regulate or prohibit transport from State to State
  6. Section 4BRefusal to carry article of which transport is prohibited.
  7. Section 4C[Omitted.].
  8. Section 4DPower of Central Government to make rules.
  9. Section 5Power of State Government to make rules.
  10. Section 5APenalties.
  11. Section 6Protection to persons acting under Act.