Procedure where measures prescribed to eradicate insect pests include removal or destruction of plants

Where the remedial or preventive measures prescribed by a notification under section 3 include the removal or destruction of any plant in order to eradicate or prevent the introduction or re-appearance of any insect pest, any occupier who fails to remove such plant on or before the date specified in the notification shall be deemed to have committed an offence under this Act and the removal or destruction of such plant may be carried out by the inspecting officer or under his supervision. (6) The offieer to whom an application is made under subsection (5) may, after making such enquiry as he thinks fit, either affirm or vary the order of the inspecting officer and his decision shall be final. (7) Where the amount paid by the occupier is in excess of the amount payable under the order as revised, such excess shall be refunded to him.