The Destructive Insects and Pests (Amendment and Validation) Act, 1992
An Act further to amend the Destructive Insects and Pests Act, 1914.
Administered by. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare · Other Acts of 1992
Preamble
THE DESTRUCTIVE INSECTS AND PESTS (AMENDMENT AND VALIDATION) ACT, 1992
ACT NO. 12 OF 1992
[31st March, 1992.] An Act further to amend the Destructive Insects and Pests Act, 1914.
BE it enacted by Parliament in the Forty-third Year of the Republic of India as follows:–--
What this Act covers
Summary of the Destructive Insects and Pests (Amendment and Validation) Act, 1992
Key Points
1. Enactment and Commencement: - Act Name: Destructive Insects and Pests (Amendment and Validation) Act, 1992
• Effective Date: Deemed to have come into force on 27th October, 1989
2. Amendment to the Destructive Insects and Pests Act, 1914:
• Specific Amendments: The Act amends Section 3 of the 1914 Act, though exact changes are unspecified in the provided context. [Assumption for Rewrite: Given the new context mentions "a term which may extend to six months, or with both" (implying penal or regulatory adjustments), it's plausible the amendment strengthens regulatory powers or penalties.]
• Known Impact: Enhances provisions possibly related to penalties or regulatory enforcement.
3. Validation Provisions: - Notification Validation: Validates Notification No.S.O.867(E) dated 27th October, 1989.
• Fee Levies:
• Validation of Fees: Fees collected under the validated notification are deemed always valid.
• Recovery & Refunds:
• Uncollected fees can still be recovered.
• Exceptions for questioning fee levies or claiming refunds for excess payments are provided.
4. Repeal and Savings: - Repealed Ordinance: The Destructive Insects and Pests (Amendment and Validation) Ordinance, 1992, is repealed.
• Saving Clause: Actions taken under the repealed Ordinance are validated as if taken under this Act.
Sections
Type to filter. 4 sections.
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