Central Act
The Insecticides Act, 1968
An Act to regulate the import, manufacture, sale, transport, distribution and use of insecticides with a view to prevent risk to human beings or animals, and for matters connected therewith.
| Act number | 46 of 1968 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1968-09-02 |
| In force from | 1971-03-01 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
| Department | Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare |
| Sections | 39 |
| Schedules | 2 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
Other Acts of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
- The Farm Laws Repeal Act, 2021
- The Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Act, 2016.
- The Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009
- The Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act, 2005
- The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001
- The Central Agricultural University Act, 1992
- The Destructive Insects and Pests (Amendment and Validation) Act, 1992.
- The National Dairy Development Board Act, 1987
Questions this page answers
When did the The Insecticides Act, 1968 come into force?
It came into force on 1971-03-01, having been enacted on 1968-09-02.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare).
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