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Uttar Pradesh Prevention Of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955 (No. 1 of 1956).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Uttar Pradesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
1955 (1966)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to prohibit and prevent the slaughter of cow and its progeny in Uttar Pradesh Whereas it is expedient to prohibit and prevent the slaughter of cow and its progeny in Uttar Pradesh.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Animal welfare Authorization/permit Slaughtering
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act states that no person shall slaughter a cow, bull or bullock in any place in Uttar Pradesh except under the exceptions provided under this Act. The Act further states that a person may sell or transport beef or beef-products for medicinal purposes. Furthermore, any person transporting a cow, or bull or bullock from any place within the State to any place outside the State shall do so only with a permit issued by an officer authorized by the State Government. Additionally, the Act mentions the penalties for violating the provisions of the Act.

Full text
English
Website
mha.gov.in