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Section 18: Compensation for trees and plants destroyed by' occupier

The Kerala Agricultural Pests and Diseases Act, 1958 (No. 17 of 1958)State Act of Kerala · Act 17 of 1958

Where an occupter destroys any trees or plants in obedtence to a notice issuoo under section 7, he shall be entrtled to such compensation as he would have been entitled to under section II if such tree or plant had been destroyed by the inspecting officer.

19. Compensation not payable for noxious weeds destroyed.­ Notwrthstandmg anything in this Act, no compensation shall be payable for any noxious weed destroyed.

20. Institution of prosecutions or other legal proceedings under the Act.­ ( 1) No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall lie against any officer for anythmg done under thrs Act in good faith or for any damage to ·property caused by any action taken in good farth in carrying out the provisions of this Act.

(2) No prosecution under thrs Act shall be commenced without the prevwus sanction of the Collector.

(3) No prosecution u~der !his Act shall be commenced after six months from the date of the alleged offence.

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ActThe Kerala Agricultural Pests and Diseases Act, 1958 (No. 17 of 1958)
Section18
Marginal noteCompensation for trees and plants destroyed by' occupier
JurisdictionState of Kerala
StatusIn force as published by the source

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