Tamil Nadu Animal Preservation Act, 1958 (No. 10 of 1958). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Tamil Nadu Document type Legislation Date 1958 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the preservation of certain animals by regulating the slaughter thereof. Subject Livestock Keyword Authorization/permit Animal health Offences/penalties Slaughtering Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act prohibits the slaughter of animals without the possession of a certificate granted by the State government. The Act also provides the competent authority the power to undertake inspections within their jurisdiction to curb illegal slaughter. Additionally, the Act provides certain exemptions to the rules on slaughtering provided under the Act. Furthermore, the Act mentions the penalties for violating the provisions of the Act. Full text English Website www.lawsofindia.org