Destructive Insects and Pests Act, 1914 (Act No. 2 of 1914). Country/Territory India Document type Legislation Date 1914 (1992) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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