The Andhra Pradesh Silkworm Seed and Cocoon (Control) Act, 1956.
andhra-pradesh · 1956
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- S. 1Substituted by the Act No
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Andhra Pradesh Silkworm Seed and Cocoon (Control) Act, 1956.
- S. 3Inserted by the Act No
- S. 4Section 4 regulates silkworm rearing and cocoon disposal, requiring licenses for both activities.
- S. 4A—
- S. 4BSection 4B regulates the sale of silkworm cocoons in established markets, prohibiting rearers from selling.
- S. 4CSection regulates transport of silkworm cocoons out of Andhra Pradesh, requiring permits and fees, with permits cancelable for breaches.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the application process for a license and establishes cocoon markets and committees for their regulation.
- S. 5A—
- S. 6Section 6 grants the licensing authority and its officers power to inspect and seize silkworm seeds or cocoons to ensure compliance with the Act.
- S. 7Section 7 imposes penalties for non-compliance with the Andhra Pradesh Silkworm Seed and Cocoon Act, 1956.
- S. 7A—
- S. 8Section 8 requires the Director's prior approval for prosecuting violations under section 7.
- S. 9—
- S. 10Section 10 allows the Director to suspend or cancel licenses for violations, with appeal to the Government.
- S. 10A—
- S. 11Section 11 protects government officers and servants from lawsuits for actions done in good faith under the Act.
- S. 12Exemption – Nothing contained in this Act shall apply to any place where silkworms are reared by any department of Gover
- S. 13Section 13 grants the government authority to create rules for licensing, fees, appeals, and market committee functions under the Act.
- S. 1956(2) It extends to the whole of the State of Andhra Pradesh