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Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 2017 (Act No. 1 of 2017).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Tamil Nadu
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 so as to preserve the cultural heritage of the State of Tamil Nadu and to ensure the survival and wellbeing of the native breeds of bulls.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal welfare Traditional rights/customary rights
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on the 21st day of January 2017.
Abstract

This Act amends the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 so as to preserve the cultural heritage of the State of Tamil Nadu and to ensure the survival and wellbeing of the native breeds of bulls. Amendments deal with the practice of "Jallikattu" meaning an event involving bulls conducted with a view to follow and promote tradition and culture and ensure preservation of native breeds of bulls as also their safety, security and wellbeing from the months of January to May.

Full text
English
Website
indiacode.nic.in

References - Legislation

Amends

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