Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Slaughter House) Rules, 2001. Country/Territory India Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Slaughtering Authorization/permit Inspection Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract The Rules provide for the slaughtering of animals in licensed slaughterhouses,the requisites mandatory for not slaughtering an animal (pregnancy, very young offspring, less than three months old), the issuance of a health certificate.The slaughtering procedures are detailed in order to prevent any unnecessary cruel act in despatching the animal. The slaughter house building must comply with certain prerequisites in terms of access to slaughtering areas, washing facilities etc. Full text English Website envfor.nic.in References - Legislation Implements Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (No. 59 of 1960). Legislation | India | 1960 (1982) Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Institution, Aquaculture, Slaughtering, Animal production Source: FAO, FAOLEX