Animals Act Regulations 2009.

These Regulations made under Animals Act, No. 29 of 1958, and consisting of 33 sections divided into three Parts and one Schedule, establish the following provisions: No person shall transport livestock without obtaining a transport permit substantially in the form set out in the Schedule I to these regulations, from the Divisional Secretary of the area in which the animal to be transported is kept. An application for a transport permit shall be made substantially in the form set out in Schedule 2 to these regulations, and shall be accompanied by a non refundable fee of fifty rupees each head of cattle and the documents specified in paragraph 3. The application for a transport permit shall be accompanied by the following documents: a) the cattle voucher issued in respect of the animal; b) a health certificate issued by the Government Veterinary surgeon of the area; c) a certificate issued by the Government veterinary surgeon of the area to the effect that the vehicle to be used for transportation of the animal satisfies the standards and conditions specified in regulation 2; d) for the purpose of issuing a health certificate under paragraph (b) the Government Veterinary Surgeon shall charge fifty rupees for each animal inspected.