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Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Slaughter House) Rules, 2001.

Country
India
Type of law
Regulation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
The Rules provide for the slaughtering of animals in licensed slaughterhouses,the requisites mandatory for not slaughtering an animal (pregnancy, very young offspring, less than three months old), the issuance of a health certificate.The slaughtering procedures are detailed in order to prevent any unnecessary cruel act in despatching the animal. The slaughter house building must comply with certain prerequisites in terms of access to slaughtering areas, washing facilities etc.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/ind40037.pdf
Web site
http://envfor.nic.in
Date of text
Notes
The present rules implement the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (59 of 1960).
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Implements
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (No. 59 of 1960).