Destructive Insects and Pests Act, 1914 (Act No. 2 of 1914).
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Abstract
The purpose of this Act is to prevent the introduction and spread of insects or destructive pests affecting crops.
The Central Government shall regulate or prohibit the import into India or the transport from State to State of any article likely to cause infection to any crop. The Central Government may also make rules for the inspection, fumigation, disinfection or destruction of any possibly harmful article or insect.
The Central Government shall regulate or prohibit the import into India or the transport from State to State of any article likely to cause infection to any crop. The Central Government may also make rules for the inspection, fumigation, disinfection or destruction of any possibly harmful article or insect.
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Long title of text
An Act to prevent the introduction into India and the transport from one province to another of any insect, fungus or other pest, which is or may be destructive to crops.
Notes
Consolidated version of Act No. 2 of 1914 as amended last by Act No. 12 of 1992.
Repealed
No
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English
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No