State Of Dairy Cattle Rajasthan Report

Author(s): Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations
Publisher: Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations

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fiapo.org 6. Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Slaughter House) Rules, 2001 1. Short title and commencement: (1) These rules may be called the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Slaughter House) Rules, 2001 (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette 2. Definitions - In these rules unless the context otherwise requires - a) "Act" means the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (59 of 1960); b) "Slaughter" means the killing or destruction of any animal for the purpose of food and includes all the processes and operations performed on all such animals in order to prepare it for being slaughtered. c) "Slaughter house" means a slaughter house wherein 10 or more than 10 animals are slaughtered per day and is duly licensed or recognised under a Central, State or Provincial Act or any rules or regulations made thereunder. d) "veterinary doctor' means a person registered with the Veterinary Council of India established under the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984 (52 of 1984). 3. Animals not to be slaughtered except in recognised or licensed houses - (1) No person shall slaughter any animal within a municipal area except in a slaughter house recognised or licensed by the concerned authority empowered under the law for the time being in force to do so. (2) No animal which - (i) is pregnant, or (ii) has an offspring less than three months old, or (iiilis under the age of three months or (iv) has not been certified by a veterinary doctor that it is in a fit condition to be slaughtered.
7. Relevant provision in the RAJASTHAN MUNICIPAL ACT, 2009 S.247-Premises not be used for keeping any kinds of animals without valid licenses issues by the Municipal Authority. (This provision lays down general rule that it's not permissible to keep animals without an express license from the Municipality) S.248- If such animals are kept without a valid license the Chief Municipal Officer has the authority to seize such animals found on such premises S. 45 (1) sya kha- Hindi font) of Rajasthan Municipal Act, 2009 clearly states that the Municipal Corporation shall take every step to ensure that animal cruelty is prevented (as mentioned on page no. 78 of Rajasthan Gazette of Friday, September 11, 2009).