Insecticide Act 1968 with Rules [Bare Act with Section Notes] by Taxmann is a comprehensive legal reference for regulating insecticides in India. It combines the full text of the Insecticides Act 1968 and its accompanying rules, along with detailed section-by-section notes that clarify legal obligations, processes, and enforcement provisions. The volume also incorporates supplementary Orders and Notifications such as the Monocrotophos (Cancellation of Certificate of Registration) Order, Restriction on use of Dazomet Order, and Banning of Chlorofenvinphos Order. These inclusions offer an authoritative resource for readers to understand the legislative framework governing insecticide manufacturing, import, sale, and application.

This book is intended for the following audience:

• Legal Professionals and Academics – Lawyers, judges, legal researchers, and law students will find this Bare Act indispensable for case references, academic work, and litigation preparation

• Manufacturers and Distributors of Insecticides – Companies involved in producing, repacking, and distributing insecticides will benefit from clarity on licensing procedures, compliance standards, and safety obligations

• Pest Control Operators and Farmers – Pest control service providers and large-scale agriculturalists can use the reference to ensure safe, compliant usage, handling, and storage of insecticides

• Government Officials and Inspectors – Licensing officers, Insecticide Inspectors, and other regulatory authorities will utilise the text for day-to-day enforcement, inspections, and issuance of licenses

• Policy-Makers and NGOs – Those drafting policies or engaged in advocacy around agrochemicals and environmental safety can rely on this edition to understand both the letter and intent of the law

The Present Publication is the 2025 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Insecticide Act [Act No. 46 of 1968] and Rules, with the following noteworthy features:

• [Bare Act Format] Presents the unamended text of the Insecticides Act, 1968 and the Insecticides Rules, 1971, for ready reference

• [Pre-amendment Provisions] Incorporates the text of provisions as they existed prior to the amendment in the respective amendment footnotes, enabling the reader to understand the legal position before the amendment and its applicability during the pre-amendment period

• [Section-wise Notes] Comprehensive notes under each section clarify definitions, procedures, regulatory obligations, and enforcement powers

• [Supplementary Orders and Notifications] Includes essential Orders like Monocrotophos (Cancellation of Certificate of Registration) Order, Restriction on Use of Dazomet Order, and Banning of Chlorofenvinphos Order, capturing the dynamic nature of insecticide regulation

• [Detailed Tables of Contents and Index] Facilitates quick location of relevant sections, sub-sections, and appended forms

• [Clarity on Licensing Procedures] Elaborate coverage of application formats, fees, renewal criteria, and obligations for manufacturing, selling, or distributing insecticides

• [Insights into Compliance] Emphasis on safe handling, packaging, labelling, transport, storage guidelines, and disposal methods

• [Easy Cross-referencing] Full alignment with the official numbering of sections, rules, and orders, ensuring consistency with government publications

The structure of the book is as follows:

• Statutory Contents – The main body is subdivided exactly as in the Act and Rules, each followed by concise notes explaining practical implications

• Appendices – Includes specimen forms, schedules, and checklists for compliance, such as sample test memoranda, licensing forms, and registers

• Subject Index – A thematic index at the end, covering cross-references to crucial topics like licensing fees, penalties, insecticide inspectors' powers, packaging standards, and medical examination requirements for handlers

• Supplementary Orders – Reproduced in full text along with short notes or editorial references for context