Tamil Nadu Animals and Birds in Urban Areas (Control and Regulation) Act, 1997 (No. 46 of 1997). País/Territorio India Subdivisión territorial Tamil Nadu Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1997 (1999) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act to provide in the public interest, for licensing and regulating or prohibiting the keeping of animals and birds in urban areas in the State of Tamil Nadu. Materia Ganado, Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Protección de los animales Autorización/permiso Pájaros Procedimientos judiciales/procedimientos administrativos Bovinos Ovinos/caprinos Aves de corral Porcinos Animales en cautividad Fauna silvestre Área geográphica Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Océano Índico, Mares del Asia Sudoriental, Asia Meridional Resumen This Act states that no person can keep any animals or birds in urban areas without a license granted as per the provisions of this Act. The Act also provides the State government the power to appoint Inspectors and Licensing Officers who shall have the authority to inspect any stable, shed or any other premises to search for animals or birds kept without license. Additionally, the Act mentions the penalties for violating the provisions of the Act. Animal list is appended to the text specifying involved animals: 1. Cattle; 2. Buffaloes; 3. Goats; 4. Sheep; 5. Pigs; 6. Rabbits and hares; 7. Horses, donkeys, mules and ponies; 8. Dogs and Cats other than pets; 9. Any domesticated wild animal. 1. Poultry; 2. Turkeys; 3. Pigeons; 4. Quails; 5. Any domesticated wild bird. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.lawsofindia.org