Section 17(5)(a) in The Gujarat Agricultural Pests and Diseases Act, 1980
(a)any officer or person exercising any powers or performing any duties conferred or imposed on him by or in pursuance of the provisions of this Act or otherwise discharging any lawful functions in connection with preventive or remedial measures taken or to be taken against locusts under the provisions of this Act, or any proclamations, orders or directions made or given thereunder, or