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Goa, Daman and Diu Livestock Improvement Act, 1972 (Act No. 5 of 1973).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Goa
Document type
Legislation
Date
1973
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Manual of Goa Laws (Vol. II).
Long title
An Act to provide for the improvement of livestock in the Union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Authorization/permit Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Registration Inspection Internal trade Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 21 sections, provides for the improvement of livestock in the Union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu. The Government may appoint any Veterinary Officer or Veterinary Assistant to be a Livestock Officer and assign to such officer such powers and duties under this Act, as it may deem fit. It establishes that no person shall keep a bull which has attained the prescribed age except under and in accordance with the terms and conditions of a licence granted under section 5. Every licence for the keeping of a bull shall be granted by a Livestock Officer authorized by the Government by general or special order in this behalf in such form, for such period, and subject to such terms and conditions as may be prescribed: Provided that no fee shall be charged for the grant of a licence. A licence granted under this section may be renewed from time to time for such period, as may be prescribed. A licence granted in respect of a bull shall remain in force until: a) the period specified therein expires, or b) it is revoked under this Act, or c) the bull dies or is castrated in the prescribed manner, whichever is earlier.

Full text
English
Website
www.goa.gov.in