The Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1976.
maharashtra · 1977
- S. 1Short title, extent, commencement and application.
- S. 2Declaration of State Policy.
- S. 3Definitions.
- S. 4Appointment of competent authorities.
- S. 5Prohibition of slaughter of cows, bulls or bullocks.
- S. 5AProhibition on transport and export of cow, bull or bullock for slaughter.
- S. 5BProhibition on sale, purchase, disposal in any other manner of cow, bull or bullock.
- S. 5CProhibition on possession of flesh of cow, bull or bullock.
- S. 5DProhibition on possession of flesh of cow, bull or bullock slaughtered outside the State of Maharashtra.
- S. 6Restrictions on slaughter of scheduled animals.
- S. 7Scheduled animals to be slaughtered at specified places only.
- S. 8Power of entry, search, seizure and custody.
- S. 9Penalty for contravention of sections 5, 5A or 5B.
- S. 9APenalty for contravention of sections 5C, 5D or 6.
- S. 9BBurden of proof on accused.
- S. 10Offences under Act to be cognizable and non-bailable.
- S. 11Abetments and attempts.
- S. 12Persons exercising powers under this Act deemed to be public servants.
- S. 13Protection of persons acting in good faith under Act or rules.
- S. 14Exemptions under this Act.
- S. 15Delegation of powers.
- S. 16Power to make rules.
- S. 17Repeal and savings.