Section 3(6) in The Plants, Fruits And Seeds (Regulation Of Import Into India) Order, 1989
(6)(i)The consignment, on arrival at an entry point, shall be inspected by the Plant Protection Adviser or any other officer duly authorised by him in this behalf, in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Plant Protection Adviser from time to time.(ii)The Plant Protection Adviser or the officer authorised by him may, after inspection, fumigation, disinfection or disinfestation, as may be considered necessary by him, accord quarantine clearance for the entry of a consignment into India or require, in public interest, destruction of the consignment or return of the same to the country of origin.(iii)Where fumigation or disinfestation or disinfection is considered necessary in respect of a consignment of plants, seeds and fruits of more than 1000 cubic metre in volume, the importer shall on his own or at his cost through an agency approved by the Plant Protection Adviser arrange for the fumigation, disinfestation or disinfection of the consignment, under the supervision of an officer duly authorised by the Plant Protection Adviser in that behalf;
