Section 38, Destructive Insects and Pests Act, 1914 [S16-C10]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 2 February 1915 by S.O. 1149(E) [N11-E0E].

In Destructive Insects and Pests Act, 1914 [A10-80J]. This text from 22 October 1988, by Act 87 of 1988 [A10-ZQF]. Other texts (2): from 2 February 1915 to 24 June 1949; from 25 June 1949 to 21 October 1988.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 38, Destructive Insects and Pests Act, 1914 [S16-C10]. Machine: S16-C10.

38. Penalty for contravention.—(1) Whoever contravenes the provisions of section 4 or section 5 shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees, and in the case of a continuing contravention, with an additional fine which may extend to one lakh rupees for every day during which the contravention continues after conviction for the first such contravention. (2) Whoever contravenes any other provision of this Act or the rules made thereunder, for which no penalty is elsewhere provided, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.

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Section 2, Destructive Insects and Pests Act (Amendment) Act, 1949 [S19-ZS4], 25 June 1949, Band A. "section 38 of the Destructive Insects and Pests Act, 1914 (2 of 1914)".

Section 2, Destructive Insects and Pests Act (Amendment) Act, 1988 [S1W-0F7], 22 October 1988, Band A. "section 38 of the Destructive Insects and Pests Act, 1914 (2 of 1914)".

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