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West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act 1950.

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
West Bengal
Document type
Legislation
Date
1950 (1979)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to control the slaughter of certain animals.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Slaughtering Certification Authorization/permit Inspection Cattle
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act is enacted to control the slaughter of certain animals, including: bulls, bullocks, cows, calves, buffaloes, buffalo calves, castrated buffaloes. Slaughter of animal without certificate is prohibited. No animal in respect of which a certificate has been issued shall be slaughtered in any place other than a place prescribed in this behalf. The Act further makes provisions for: powers to enter and inspect premises, offences and penalties, etc.

Full text
English
Website
www.wbard.gov.in

References - Legislation

Implemented by

West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Rules 1950.

Legislation | India | 1950

Keyword: Slaughtering, Certification, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Cattle, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX