Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Transport of Animals on Foot) Rules, 2001. Country/Territory India Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Animal welfare Transport/storage Authorization/permit Certification Geographical area Asia, Southern Asia Entry into force notes These Rules enter into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract These Rules, consisting of 14 articles and two Schedules, regulate all requirements to be satisfied in order to transport animals on foot. In particular, they establish that every animal to be transported on foot must be healthy and in good condition for such transport and shall be issued a certificate of a veterinary doctor prior to the transport. Additionally, the Rules also state that new born animals, or those who are sick, blind, emaciated, lame, fatigued, or have just given birth during th Full text English References - Legislation Implements Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (No. 59 of 1960). Legislation | India | 1960 (1981) Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Institution, Slaughtering, Animal production Source: FAO, FAOLEX