The Bihar Preservation And Improvement of Animals Act, 1955
bihar · 1956
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- S. 1Short title , extent and commencement – (1) This Act may be called the Bihar Preservation and Improvement of Animals Act
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used throughout the Bihar Preservation And Improvement of Animals Act, 1955.
- S. 3Section 3 prohibits cow slaughter in Bihar, allowing exceptions for old or permanently incapable animals and government-approved medical or research purposes.
- S. 4Section 4A and 4B prohibit cow and buffalo export from Bihar and impose penalties for violations.
- S. 5Section 5 mandates reporting contagious diseases in animals to authorities and veterinary officers for examination and control.
- S. 6Section mandates owners to isolate and protect non-infective animals from contact with suspected infective animals.
- S. 7The section allows the State Government to declare areas infected due to contagious diseases or potential spread.
- S. 8Section mandates veterinary officers to vaccinate animals in infected areas and requires animal owners to assist.
- S. 9Prohibition of markets, fairs, etc
- S. 10Section 10 mandates Veterinary Officers to isolate and treat infective animals, with seizure and treatment options if owners fail to comply.
- S. 11The Veterinary Officer can order disinfection of places where an infected animal was kept.
- S. 12Veterinary Officer can test and examine suspect infective animals, with owner's assistance.
- S. 13The Veterinary Officer can conduct post-mortems on suspected infectious dead animals and exhume carcasses for examination.
- S. 14Section 14 prohibits selling or transferring known infective animals, with fines up to 100 rupees for repeat offenses.
- S. 24Section 24 allows a Veterinary Officer to order inspection of bulls kept by any person.
- S. 25The Veterinary Officer can order the castration of unlicensed bulls that have reached a certain age.
- S. 26Section 26 requires a person to show a valid bull-keeping license upon request by a Veterinary Officer.
- S. 27Section 27 authorizes Veterinary Officers to castrate and mark unsuitable bulls, and sell them if necessary, with proceeds credited to the state fund.
- S. 28Veterinary Officer can inspect bulls and mark them free of charge with a prescribed mark.
- S. 29Section penalizes individuals for violating specific provisions related to bull management and licensing under the Bihar Preservation And Improvement of Animals Act, 1955.
- S. 30Section exempts religiously dedicated bulls from preservation and improvement regulations, but allows veterinary castration if conditions apply.
- S. 31Duty of officers to report offence, etc
- S. 32Power to enter and inspect land, premises, etc
- S. 33Section 33 designates veterinary officers and authorized personnel as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 34Section 34 allows the State Government to delegate its animal welfare powers and functions to any officer.
- S. 35Section 35 protects state servants and others acting in good faith under the Bihar Preservation And Improvement of Animals Act from legal actions.
- S. 36Section 36 makes specified offences under Chapter II cognizable without requiring a police report.
- S. 37Section 37 restricts courts from investigating offenses under the Act without a complaint from the prescribed authority.
- S. 38Power to make rules – (1) The State Government may, after previous publication, make rules to carry out the purposes of