Bringing into India is prohibited save where they are accompanied by-

(a) a special permit in accordance with the form set forth in the Schedule hereto annexed authorising such importation issued by the Central Government or by an officer authorised by the Central Government in their behalf, and

(b) a certificate of freedom from disease granted by an entomologist of the Government of the country of origin.

SCHEDULE

Form of special permit authorising importation of bees or silkworms

1. Name, designation and full address of the importer.

2. Name of the species of bees or silkworms to be imported.

3. Stage or stages of the bees or silkworms to be imported.

4. Country from which importation is sought.

5. Whether importation is intended by sea, land or air.

6. Name, designation and address of the exporter.

7. Quantity intended for.

8. Purpose of importation.
The above information is true to the best of my belief.

(Signature or the importer),

Date

I authorise the importation.

This permit will be valid upto-

(Signature and designation of the certifying authority), Date

(N.B. - It is expected that the permit will be obtained in advance of sending the order so that the imported material may not remain indefinitely in the warehouse for want of suitable permit.)

[Ref: G. of I., F.D.(C.R.) Ntfn. No. 69-Cus., dated 20.12.1941]