Tamil Nadu Live-Stock Improvement Act, 1940 (No. 15 of 1940). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Tamil Nadu Document type Legislation Date 1940 (1969) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the improvement of livestock in the State of Tamil Nadu. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Animal welfare Offences/penalties Cattle Authorization/permit Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Inspection Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act details out the process for obtaining licenses for persons who own livestock in the State. The Act also grants the State Government the power to make rules for the protection of livestock in the State such as conducting inspections and prescribing conditions based on which the licenses may be granted. Additionally, the Act provides for penalties for violating the provisions of the Act. Full text English