Notification by the State Government of areas affected by pests, plant diseases or noxious weeds

Where it appears to the State Government that any disease, pest, parasite or weed is injurious to plants in any area and that it is necessary to take measures to eradicate such disease, parasite, pest or weed, or to prevent its introduction, spread or re-appearance, the State Government may, by notification, declare such area to be an affected area for such period as may be specified in such notification; and with reference to such area the State Government may by such notification also,-

1. (a) declare any disease, parasite, pest or weed to be a plant disease, parasite, pest or noxious weed for purposes of this Act;
2. (b) prohibit or restrict the movement or removal of any plant, soil or manure from one place to another or prescribe such other preventive or remedial measures as may be necessary in respect of such pest, disease or weed;
3. (c) direct that such preventive or remedial measures as may be specified shall be carried out to eradicate, destroy or prevent the introduction, spread or reappearance of any noxious weed, parasite, pest, or plant disease; and
4. (d) prohibit the plantation or growing of any plant within such area as may be specified, which is likely to be injurious to the other crops in the area so specified.