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Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 2021 (Act No. 25 of 2021).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Assam
Document type
Legislation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Meat Internal trade Cattle Slaughtering Inspection Offences/penalties Use restrictions Transport/storage Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act provides for the preservation of certain cattle by regulating slaughter and transportation of cattle and sale of beef. Under the Act, cattle refers to bulls, bullocks, cows, heifer, calves, male and female buffaloes, and buffalo calves. The Act prohibits the slaughter of: (i) cows of all ages, and (ii) other cattle, unless a fit-for-slaughter certificate is issued. Such certificate will only be issued by the veterinary officer if the cattle (excluding cow, heifer or calf): (i) is over 14 years of age, or (ii) has become permanently incapacitated due to accidental injury or deformity. The Act permits slaughter of cattle only in licensed slaughter houses or other premises as specified in the fit-for-slaughter certificate. The Act restricts transport of cattle into, out of, through and within the state of Assam. However, a competent authority may issue a permit to transport cattle for bona fide agricultural or animal husbandry purposes as may be prescribed.

Full text
English
Website
prsindia.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 1951 (Assam Act No. XIII of 1951).

Legislation | India | 1951

Keyword: Cattle, Slaughtering, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Use restrictions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Assam Cattle Preservation Rules, 2022.

Legislation | India | 2022

Keyword: Meat, Internal trade, Cattle, Slaughtering, Use restrictions, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Registration, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Assam Cattle Preservation (Amendment) Act, 2021 (Assam Act No XLVI of 2021).

Legislation | India | 2022

Keyword: Cattle, Slaughtering, Transport/storage, Internal trade, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX