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THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR PLANT DISEASES AND PESTS ACT, 1973

Jammu and Kashmir

An Act to prevent the introduction, spread or reappearance of plant diseases, pests, parasites and noxious weeds.

Act number
14 of 1973
Department
Agriculture Production Department
Enacted
27 Apr 1973
In force from
30 Apr 1973

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.

17 sections

  1. Section 1Short title and extent.
  2. Section 2Definitions.
  3. Section 3Power to declare plant diseases, pests, parasites and noxious weeds.
  4. Section 4Power to issue directions.
  5. Section 5Duties of occupier on the issue of notice under section 4.
  6. Section 6Power of inspecting officer to enter upon any land or premises.
  7. Section 7Power to carry out measures.
  8. Section 8Power to carry out measures in emergent situations.
  9. Section 9Appeal.
  10. Section 10Contravention of directions issued.
  11. Section 11Cognizance of offences.
  12. Section 12Obligation of village officers to report plant diseases, pests, etc.
  13. Section 13Appointment of inspecting officers
  14. Section 14Bar to suits or other legal proceedings
  15. Section 15Delegation of powers.
  16. Section 16Power to make rules.
  17. Section 17Repeal and savings