Section 11(1)(e) in Karnataka Silkworm Seed Cocoon and Silk Yarn (Regulation of Production, Supply, Distribution and Sale) Act, 1959
(e)take or cause to be taken such steps as may be considered by him expedient or necessary to prevent the spread of silkworm disease or to eradicate it, including the disinfection of any place, or disinfection or destruction of any silkworm seed or silkworm, or of any vessel, receptacle or apparatus, used in its production, preparation, storage or transport, and such other action as may be prescribed.