Andhra Pradesh Prohibition of Cow Slaughter and Animal Preservation Act, 1977 (Act No. 11 of 1977). Pays/Territoire Inde Sous-division territoriale Andhra Pradesh Type du document Législation Date 1977 Source FAO, FAOLEX Titre completAn Act to provide for the prohibition of the slaughter of cows, calves of cows and calves of she-buffaloes and for preservation of certain other animals suitable for milch, breeding, drought or agricultural purposes in the state of Andhra Pradesh and for matters connected therewith. Sujet Bétail Mot clé Bovins Certification Inspection Institution Infractions/sanctions Abattage Aire géographique Asie, Asie et Pacifique, Océan Indien, Mer de l'Asie du Sud-Est, Asie du Sud Résumé This Act prohibits the slaughter or intentional killing of any cow or calf of a she-buffaloe. For slaughter of any other animal, the Act requires a certificate to be obtained from the competent authority that the animal is fit for slaughter. The slaughter in respect of which certificate is granted must be carried out only at the place specified by the authority. The competent authority shall have the power to enter and inspect any premises if it has reason to believe that an offence under this Act has taken or is likely to take place. The Act exempts application in cases of experimental or research purpose or for public health reasons. Texte intégral Anglais Site web www.indiacode.nic.in