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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 title
An 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.

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