Tamil Nadu Animals and Birds in Urban Areas (Control and Regulation) Act, 1997 (No. 46 of 1997). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Tamil Nadu Document type Legislation Date 1997 (1999) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide in the public interest, for licensing and regulating or prohibiting the keeping of animals and birds in urban areas in the State of Tamil Nadu. Subject Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Animal welfare Authorization/permit Birds Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Cattle Sheep/goats Poultry Swine Keeping of live animals Wild fauna Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act states that no person can keep any animals or birds in urban areas without a license granted as per the provisions of this Act. The Act also provides the State government the power to appoint Inspectors and Licensing Officers who shall have the authority to inspect any stable, shed or any other premises to search for animals or birds kept without license. Additionally, the Act mentions the penalties for violating the provisions of the Act. Animal list is appended to the text specifying involved animals: 1. Cattle; 2. Buffaloes; 3. Goats; 4. Sheep; 5. Pigs; 6. Rabbits and hares; 7. Horses, donkeys, mules and ponies; 8. Dogs and Cats other than pets; 9. Any domesticated wild animal. 1. Poultry; 2. Turkeys; 3. Pigeons; 4. Quails; 5. Any domesticated wild bird. Full text English Website www.lawsofindia.org