Andhra Pradesh Prohibition of Cow Slaughter and Animal Preservation Act, 1977 (Act No. 11 of 1977). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Andhra Pradesh Document type Legislation Date 1977 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the prohibition of the slaughter of cows, calves of cows and calves of she-buffaloes and for preservation of certain other animals suitable for milch, breeding, drought or agricultural purposes in the state of Andhra Pradesh and for matters connected therewith. Subject Livestock Keyword Cattle Certification Inspection Institution Offences/penalties Slaughtering Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act prohibits the slaughter or intentional killing of any cow or calf of a she-buffaloe. For slaughter of any other animal, the Act requires a certificate to be obtained from the competent authority that the animal is fit for slaughter. The slaughter in respect of which certificate is granted must be carried out only at the place specified by the authority. The competent authority shall have the power to enter and inspect any premises if it has reason to believe that an offence under this Act has taken or is likely to take place. The Act exempts application in cases of experimental or research purpose or for public health reasons. Full text English Website www.indiacode.nic.in