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 titleAn 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