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Delhi Agricultural Cattle Preservation Act, 1994 (Delhi Act No. 7 of 1994).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Delhi
Document type
Legislation
Date
1994
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide or the preservation of animals suitable for milch, draught, breeding or agricultural purposes.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Access-to-justice Authorization/permit Cattle Enforcement/compliance Governance Inspection Institution Internal trade International trade Non-governmental entity Offences/penalties Royalties/fees Slaughtering Transport/storage
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
It shall come into force on such date as the Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint in this behalf.
Abstract

This Act provides for preservation of agricultural cattle in the state of Delhi. Section 4 prohibits any person from slaughtering any agricultural cattle including cows, calves of cows, bulls and bullocks. Section 5 prohibits transport or export of agricultural cattle out the state, for slaughtering and requires a permit to export such cattle for any other purpose. Sections 8 & 9 prohibit possession of flesh of any agricultural cattle slaughtered in contravention of the provisions of the Act including cattle slaughtered outside the state. Section 11 states that the competent authority shall have power the to enter and inspect any premises for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of the Act. Sections 12 & 13 lay down the penalties for contraventions of the provisions of the Act. Section 18 requires the government to constitute a Board to supervise the proper implementation of the act and rules framed thereunder.

Full text
English
Website
development.delhi.gov.in