The Jammu and Kashmir Silk (Development and Protection) Act, 1988
The Jammu and Kashmir Silk (Development and Protection) Act, 1988
The Jammu and Kashmir Silk Act regulates the regional silk industry to protect its quality and trade. It applies to anyone in Jammu and Kashmir who produces hybrid silkworm seeds or trades silk cocoons. The law requires official permission for producing seeds and restricts cocoon transactions to designated government markets. Violators face up to three years in prison, fines, and asset confiscation. This legislation matters because it secures the regional silk economy by preventing unauthorized breeding practices and maintaining organized trade, thereby ensuring the quality, heritage, and future financial viability of this vital, historic, and highly valuable local traditional sector.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Regulation of use of Hybrid Silkworm Seed.
- 4. Regulation of sale, transfer and movement of silk cocoons.
- 5. Penalties.
- 6. Summary trial of offences.
- 7. Complaint by an officer of the Department.
- 8. Protection of action taken in good faith.
- 9. Power to make rules.
- 10. Repeal and savings.
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