The Haryana Murrah Buffalo and Other Milch Animal Breed (Preservation and Development of Animal Husbandry and Dairying Development Sector)Act, 2001 (6 of 2001)
haryana · 2001
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- S. 1Section 1 establishes the Haryana Murrah Buffalo and Other Milch Animal Breed Act, 2001, applicable statewide, with its effective date to be announced by government notification.
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Haryana Murrah Buffalo and Other Milch Animal Breed Act, 2001.
- S. 3Section 3 applies the Act to Murrah buffaloes, other specified animal breeds, and milk plants.
- S. 4Section 4 establishes the Haryana Livestock Development Board to oversee animal husbandry and dairy development, with powers to manage property and enter into contracts.
- S. 5Section 5 levies fees for exporting Murrah buffaloes and other milch animals, with penalties for non-payment and recovery as land revenue arrears.
- S. 6Section 6 imposes a cess on milk plants, with penalties for non-payment, and treats unpaid cess as land revenue arrears.
- S. 7Section 7 allocates funds to the Board for achieving Act objectives, including administrative costs.
- S. 8The authority as may be prescribed by the Government shall audit the accounts of the Fund annually
- S. 9Section 9 mandates interest recovery on unpaid fees or cess, treating it as land revenue arrears.
- S. 10Section 10 regulates the movement of specified animals within and out of Haryana, with penalties for non-compliance.
- S. 11Section 11 penalizes violations of section 10 with up to six months imprisonment or a fine up to ₹5,000.
- S. 12Section 12 allows appeals against fee or cess orders under the Act to the Government as prescribed.
- S. 13Section 13 allows the Haryana government to delegate its powers under the Act to specified individuals or entities.
- S. 14Section 14 protects government officials from legal actions for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 15Section 15 authorizes the Board to create regulations for implementing the Act, subject to government approval.
- S. 16Section 16 allows the Haryana government to issue orders to resolve any issues arising from implementing the Act.
- S. 17(1) The Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the purposes of this Act