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Destructive Insects and Pests Act, 1914 (Act No. 2 of 1914).

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Legislation
Date
1914 (1992)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
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.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Plant protection Pests/diseases Inspection
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to prevent the introduction and spread of insects or destructive pests affecting crops.

Full text
English
Website
www.indiacode.nic.in

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Plant Quarantine Order (Regulation of Import into India), 2003.

Legislation | India | 2003

Keyword: Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Certification, Plant variety, Planting material/seeds, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Transport/storage, International trade, Biotechnology, Plant production, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) (Second Amendment) Order, 2020.

Legislation | India | 2020

Keyword: Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Certification, Plant variety, Planting material/seeds, International trade, Biotechnology, Plant production, Plant protection, Textile plants/fibres, Crops/grasses

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Destructive Insects and Pests (Amendment and Validation) Act, 1992 (No. 12 of 1992).

Legislation | India | 1992

Keyword: Pesticides, Plant protection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX