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The Tamil Nadu Silkworm Diseases (Prevention and Eradication) Act, 1948

The Tamil Nadu Silkworm Diseases (Prevention and Eradication) Act, 1948

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The Tamil Nadu Silkworm Diseases (Prevention and Eradication) Act, 1948, regulates the control and eradication of infectious diseases affecting silkworms, such as pebrine, flacherie, grasserie, and muscardine, across the state of Tamil Nadu. It applies to silkworm rearers, seed producers, and seed rearers involved in sericulture operations. The law obligates stakeholders to immediately report disease outbreaks to designated government sericultural officers. Authorities are empowered to inspect premises, vehicles, and transport containers, and to implement control measures including the destruction of infected silk cocoons, eggs, moths, or worms, and temporary bans on rearing. By protecting sericulture from destructive epidemics, the Act ensures agricultural stability and protects the economic livelihood of silk farmers.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Duty to furnish information of silkworm diseases
  4. 4. Inspection of premises
  5. 5. Power to take measures for the eradication of silkworm diseases
  6. 6. Appeals
  7. 7. Penalties
  8. 8. Protection of Government officers and servants
  9. 9. Power to make rules

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