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Jammu and Kashmir Cattle Trespass Act, 1977 (Act No. VIII of 1977).

Country/Territory
Jammu and Kashmir (India)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1977
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the protection of Wildlife and matters connected therewith or incident thereto.
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Camelids Cattle Grazing Offences/penalties Pastoralism Wild fauna
Abstract

This Act prevents cattle trespassing public roads, canals, embankments or any cultivated land from damaging the land by sending the animals to the pound.

Full text
English
Website
www.india.gov.in