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Repeal and savings STATEMENT OF OBJECTS AND REASONS Act 02 of 2018. - The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (Central Act 59 of 1960) was enacted to prevent the infliction of unnecessary cruelty and suffering on animals. The Act also recognizes the need to exempt the application of its provisions in certain circumstances. Considering the significant role played by the traditional sports event of “Kambala” or “Bulls race” or "Bullock cart race" in preserving and promoting tradition and culture among the people in the State of Karnataka and also considering the vital role of “Kambala” or “Bulls race or "Bullock cart race" in ensuring survival and continuance of native breeds of cattle, the Government of Karnataka have decided to exempt the conduct of “Kambala” or “Bulls race” or "Bullock cart race” in the state. Government of India suggested certain modifications in the Karnataka Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Karnataka Amendment) Bill, 2017 (LA Bill No. 02 of 2017) Government of Karnataka has considered those changes. Accordingly by adopting the changes proposed by Government of India and as the Karnataka State Legislative Assembly was not in session and was not likely to meet in the near future, the Hon’ble Governor was pleased to promulgate the Karnataka Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Karnataka Amendment) Ordinance, 2017 on 20th July, 2017 with previous instructions 2 of the President as required under the proviso to Article 213 of the Constitution. This Bill seeks to replace the said ordinance. Hence, the Bill. [L.A. Bill No.42 of 2017, File No. Samvyashae 42 Shasana 2017] [entry 15 of list-II and entry 17 of list III of the seventh schedule to the Constitution of India.] 3 KARNATAKA ACT NO. 02 OF 2018 (First Published in the Karnataka Gazette Extra-ordinary on the 20th Day of February 2018) THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (KARNATAKA SECOND AMENDMENT) ACT, 2017 (Received the assent of the Governor on the 10th day of February 2018) An Act further to amend the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 in its application to the State of Karnataka. Whereas, it is expedient further to amend the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (Central Act 59 of 1960), in its application to State of Karnataka, for the purposes hereinafter appearing; Be it enacted by the Karnataka State Legislature in the sixty-eighth year of the Republic of India, as follows:-