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The Rajasthan Agricultural Pests and Diseases Act, 1951

The Rajasthan Agricultural Pests and Diseases Act, 1951

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This law empowers the State Government to identify and control harmful insect pests and plant diseases in Rajasthan. By issuing official notifications, the government can restrict the movement of plants and soil, order the destruction of affected crops, and mandate preventive actions to stop the spread of these agricultural threats. It applies to land owners and occupants who must follow these measures to protect crops and ensure food security. The act is essential for safeguarding agriculture from biological threats that could destroy harvests and harm the state's economy.

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Part I PRELIMINARY

  1. 1Short title, commencement and extent
  2. 2Interpretation.- (1) In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,-

Part II PESTS AND PLANT DISEASES

  1. 3Power to declare insect pests and plant diseases and direct measures to eradicate or prevent them
  2. 4Duties of occupier on the issue of a notification under section 3
  3. 5Power of inspector to enter upon any land or premises
  4. 6Notice to occupier to carry out preventive or remedical measures.- (1) If, on the
  5. 7Failure to comply with notice under section 6 and power of Inspector to carry out measures. - (1) if any occupier upon
  6. 8Duty of certain village officers’ to report appearance of insect pests or plant diseases.- (1) If any insect pest, or
  7. 9Offences and penalties.

Part III GENERAL

  1. 10Appointments of Inspectors,- The 1[State Government] may, by notification in the
  2. 11Bar of suits or other legal proceedings
  3. 12Delgation of power
  4. 13Rules

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