The Kerala Plant Diseases and Pests Act, 1972
The Kerala Plant Diseases and Pests Act, 1972
The Kerala Plant Diseases and Pests Act of 1972 regulates the prevention and eradication of destructive plant diseases, pests, parasites, and noxious weeds throughout the state of Kerala. It applies to all land occupiers, including landowners, tenants, companies, and local authorities within designated affected areas. The law matters because it protects the agricultural economy and environment by empowering the government to enforce mandatory containment measures, inspect properties, and destroy infected crops. By holding occupiers accountable for preventing the spread of these dangerous agricultural threats, it actively safeguards the state’s food supply, water resources, and rural livelihoods from devastating ecological outbreaks.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Power to declare plant diseases, pests, parasites and noxious weeds.
- 4. Power to issue directions.
- 5. Duties of occupier on the issue of notice under section 4.
- 6. Power of Inspecting Officer to enter upon any land, water or premises.
- 7. Power to carry out measures.
- 8. Power to carry out measures in emergent situations.
- 9. Appeal.
- 10. Offences and penalties.
- 11. Cognizance of offences.
- 12. Obligation of Village Officers to report plant diseases, pests, etc.
- 13. Appointment of Inspecting Officers.
- 14. Bar of suits or other legal proceedings.
- 15. Delegation of powers.
- 16. Power to make rules.
- 17. Repeal.
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