Central Act

The Destructive Insects and Pests Act, 1914

2. Definitions. In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,-- (a) "crops" includes all agricultural or horticultural crops 1[and all trees, bushes or plants]; (b) "import" means the bringing or taking by sea, 2[land or air] 3[across any customs frontier as defined by the Central Government]; 4*** (c) "infection" means infection by any insect, fungus or other pest injurious to a crop; 5*** 6* * * * *