The Government of Goa on October 18, 2022, notified the Goa Plant Diseases and Pests (Amendment) Act, 2022 to further amend the Goa Plant Diseases and Pests Act, 1976.
The following has been amended-
In section 10 of the Goa Plant Diseases and Pests Act, 1976 specifies the Contravention of directions issued.
I.In sub-section (2), for the expression “fine not exceeding fifty rupees or in default to simple imprisonment for a period not exceeding ten days”, the expression “fine not exceeding five thousand rupees” shall be substituted.
II.In sub-section (3), for the expression “fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty rupees or in default to simple imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month”, the expression “with fine not exceeding five thousand rupees” shall be substituted.
[Notification No. 7/33/2022-LA]
