Maharashtra Agricultural Pests And Diseases Act, 1947 (No. XLIII of 1947). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Maharashtra Document type Legislation Date 1947 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to repeal and re-enact the Bombay Agricultural Pests and Diseases Act, 1941, providing for the prevention of the introduction, spread, or re-appearance of insect pests, plant diseases and noxious weeds injurious to crops, plants or trees in the State of Maharashtra. Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Plant protection Authorization/permit Inspection Pests/diseases Liability/compensation Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract The Act provides the State Government to appoint an Inspector to assess the plants of particular areas for pests or diseases. The Act also details out the method in which owners of land containing diseased or infected plants may seek compensation for their timely destruction and lays down the penalties for contravention of the provisions of the Act. Full text English Website www.lawsofindia.org