Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to the possession of any prohibited variety of cotton for the purpose of carrying on any research or experiment in or relating to cotton.

Power to prohibit or restrict possession, etc., of standard cotton Power to prohibit or restrict possession, etc., of standard cotton.

1. (1) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, in respect of any controlled area,—
   • (a) prohibit the possession, use or movement of any cotton other than standard cotton;
   • (b) prescribe the conditions under which the possession, use or movement of any cotton other than standard cotton may be permitted.