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Kerala Cattle Trespass Act, 1961 (Act No. 26 of 1961).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Kerala
Document type
Legislation
Date
1961 (2000)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to trespass by cattle in the State of Kerala.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Camelids Cattle Grazing Offences/penalties Pastoralism
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act prevents cattle trespassing on lands and causing damage to crops, public roads, canals, embankments, etc. Cattle damaging lands may be seized and sent to the pound as provided for in the text.

Full text
English
Website
keralalawsect.org