Section 3 of LSIA : Section 3: Power To Regulate Importation Of Live-Stock

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where the government has been informed about an outbreak of a highly infectious disease among cattle in a neighboring country. To prevent the spread of this disease to India, the Central Government issues a notification in the Official Gazette. This notification prohibits the import of any cattle from the affected regions, as well as any items that may have come into contact with the cattle, such as fodder or harnesses.

As a result, customs officers at all Indian ports are now required to enforce this ban. They have the authority to inspect and detain any shipments of livestock or related items coming from the specified regions. If a shipping container arrives at the port of Mumbai with cattle from the affected country, the customs officers will act in accordance with the notification and prevent the cattle from entering India, thereby applying Section 3 of The Live-stock Importation Act, 1898.