Tamil Nadu Animals and Birds in Urban Areas (Control and Regulation) Act, 1997 (No. 46 of 1997). Pays/Territoire Inde Sous-division territoriale Tamil Nadu Type du document Législation Date 1997 (1999) Source FAO, FAOLEX Titre completAn 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. Sujet Bétail, Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes Mot clé Protection des animaux Autorisation/permis Oiseaux Procédures judiciaires/procédures administratives Bovins Ovins/caprins Volaille Porcins Détention d'animaux vivants Faune sauvage Aire géographique Asie, Asie et Pacifique, Océan Indien, Mer de l'Asie du Sud-Est, Asie du Sud Résumé 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. Texte intégral Anglais Site web www.lawsofindia.org