Tamil Nadu Agricultural Pests and Diseases Act, 1919 (No. 3 of 1919). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Tamil Nadu Document type Legislation Date 1919 (1982) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act for the prevention of the spread of insects, pests, plant diseases and noxious weeds. Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies Authorization/permit Pests/diseases Liability/compensation Plant protection Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act empowers the State government to take remedial measures to eradicate any pests, disease or weed in a local area if it is dangerous to health, injurious to crops, plants or trees or water supply or is obstructive to waterways. The Act also provides the measures that may be implemented to eradicate any pests, disease or weed, such as, destruction of the affected trees or plants. Additionally, the Act provides for compensation to occupier for trees and plants destroyed and penalties for violating the provisions of the Act. Full text English Website www.lawsofindia.org